Top News

Salt, sugar and oil: How much to eat daily? Learn what experts say
Samira Vishwas | September 10, 2025 4:25 PM CST

Sugar salt oil into:The use of sugar, salt and oil in Indian kitchen is not only common, but food is considered incomplete without them. Whether it is home food or an office snack, fried things, sweet and salty dishes have become daily habit. But have you ever thought how fatal this habit can prove to be for our health?

According to health experts, the excessive amount of sugar, salt and oil gradually gives rise to diseases in the body, which can also be fatal. Diseases like obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease are born with these habits. In such a situation, there is a need to use them limited and wisely. WHO recommends that only 5-10% of the total calories should come from ‘free sugar’. At the same time, according to ICMR-NIN, a person should not take more than 25 grams of sugar daily.

Damage of more sugar

  • Body fat and weight gain

  • Insulin Resistance and Type-2 Diabetes

  • Danger of heart disease and high blood pressure

  • Tooth decay and cavity

Salt: Taste enhancer, health spoil

Food seems to fade without salt, but its excessive effect on the kidney, heart and liver. According to the guideline of WHO and ICMR, only 5 grams (less than 1 teaspoon) salt should be eaten daily.

Damage of high salt

The risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, kidney failure. According to experts, there is already salt in water and food in the sea areas, so do not take extra salt there. Also, baking powder and soda also contain hidden sodium, which should be cautious.

Correct amount of oil

Oil is an important part of cooking, but it is very important to follow its right amount. According to ICMR and FSSAI, more than 25-30 grams (6 teaspoons) oil should not be taken daily.

Damage of more oil

Cholesterol increased, heart diseases, obesity and type-2 diabetes. Experts say that the biggest cause of non-commercial disease in the changing lifestyle is poor food and drink. It is necessary to limit sugar and fat and increase fiber, fruits and vegetables.

Expert advice

Take limited amounts of healthy fats like rice bran oil and desi ghee. Avoid deep fry, as excessive temperature can turn oil into carcinogenic compounds.

Chinese, salt and oil are all three important parts of our plate, but their balance is the key to your long life and better health. Do not ignore health in the taste of taste. Today, a little caution can be saved from big danger tomorrow.


READ NEXT
Cancel OK