Avoid salty drinks
Yes, that’s right—some drinks have
salt in them. Soda water uses sodium
bicarbonate to make it fizzy, so it’s
salt-rich. Some have 1g per litre,
which is a lot when you consider the
daily maximum for the sake of your
blood pressure is 6g. Drink sparkling
mineral water instead. Some sports
drinks also contain salt to replace
what you lose when you sweat. This is
fine if you’re ultra sporty, but if you’re
not, then plain water is the way to go.Drink more water
to combat heart failure
New research from the US has foundThirst For Knowledge
HEALTH4242 • DECEMBER 2021
Susannah Hickling
is twice winner of
the Guild of
Health Writers Best
Consumer Magazine
Health FeatureWhether it’s
water, juice, booze
or hot beverages,
let’s drink to your
good health!