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S1E127: The war on salt and saturated fats
How to choose a healthier salt and cooking oil.
Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.
Singapore is planning to introduce Nutri-Grade labelling for salt, sauces and seasonings, instant noodles and cooking oil.
These are labels that will allow consumers to tell at a glance how healthy they are. The products will be graded A to D – with D being the least healthy choice, having the highest levels of sodium and/or saturated fat, among other possible nutrients.
The mandatory Nutri-Grade label has been successfully…
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