This morning while getting ready for yet another wonderful day at work, I saw in BBC Breakfast a report presented by my good friend Sian Williams (not my best friend always, but she’s ok for the early hours) addressed directly to our Curry Club institution:
Curry lovers are being warned about the high levels of salt in the dish.
Research by Consensus Action on Salt and Health (Cash) showed the salt content in some dishes was more than the daily recommended limit.
The campaign group warned with side-dishes, such as naan bread and chutney, salt levels could be even higher – but some healthier options were found too.
Nearly 800 products in supermarkets, independent shops and takeaways were analysed during the research.
The recommended maximum intake of salt is 6g a day.
But the researchers found one chicken tikka masala takeaway had 6.8g per portion, while curries on sale at Iceland also had more than the daily limit.
Katharine Jenner, from Cash, said: “A regular curry night is becoming a British institution, making these high salt levels extremely worrying.
Yummy salty curry
So after careful consideration and weighting the impact this Curry Club might have on my peers health, my solemn conclusion is:
Who is planning the next one? Where, when? Can’t wait for my 6.8g of salt!
And don’t worry about the health issue; I’m sure if you eat just sweets the next day it will compensate 🙂
