Who eats all the pies? Salt surfeit puts men at risk, survey reveals

Men risking their lives by regularly tucking into salty pies, mash and gravy, warns health watchdogA pie with your pint can contain as much salt as 15 packets of crisps, according to research which says men are risking their lives by regularly tucking into the popular dish. Pubs are the worst offenders for the high salt content of their meals which can cause high blood pressure, strokes and heart disease but supermarkets are also highlighted for their salt-laden pies.The survey by Cash (Consensus Action on Salt and Health) for Salt Awareness Week looked at 526 pie, mash and gravy products from supermarkets, large chain pubs, cafes and takeaways, after identifying traditional English meat dishes as one of men's favourite foods.In the UK, over twice as many men as women die prematurely of

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