Heart & BP support3 min
Papad, Pickle and Chips in Small Servings
Keeping salty accompaniments to one small piece or spoon per meal. A portion habit for salt awareness.
Important: this remedy is only a supportive home measure. Keep taking any medicine your doctor has prescribed, monitor your readings, and consult your doctor before adding anything new.
Hidden salt on the side
Papad, pickle and chips are small on the plate but high in salt. One papad or a spoon of pickle can carry a good share of a day's salt without anyone noticing.
Keep to one small piece per meal, roast the papad instead of frying and pair it with plain curd and vegetables. This is a portion habit and not a treatment for blood pressure.
Ingredients
- 1 roasted papad
- 1 tsp pickle
- A bowl of plain curd and vegetables
How to prepare
- Roast the papad on a flame.
- Serve pickle in a small spoon.
How to use
- Take one piece per meal.
- Skip on days with other salty dishes.
Helpful habits
- Make low-salt pickles at home.
- Keep chips for occasional treats.
Precautions
- People with high BP, kidney or heart disease should follow their doctor's salt advice.
- Check labels on packaged snacks.
- A portion habit, not a treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Can I never eat pickle?
- A teaspoon occasionally is usually fine.
Is roasted papad better?
- Less oil, but still salty.
What about banana chips?
- Also salty and oily; keep small.
