What Is Hidden Sodium?

Hidden sodium is salt found in foods that don’t taste salty—like biscuits, spice mixes, pickles, and even restaurant curries. It's a silent threat in the Indian diet.

Where Is It Hiding in Indian Foods?

Common culprits include pickles, papads, packaged namkeens, masala mixes, instant noodles, and even bakery items. These foods load your diet with excess sodium unknowingly.

How It Affects Your Health

Too much sodium raises blood pressure, causes bloating, increases heart and kidney disease risk, and weakens bones. It’s a serious long-term health hazard.

Simple Ways to Reduce Sodium

Cook at home, use fresh herbs, avoid packaged snacks, skip table salt, and cut back on pickles and chutneys. Let flavor come from natural spices—not salt.

Track Sodium with Lab Tests

SecondMedic offers Sodium Blood Tests and 24-hr Urine Sodium Tests in partnership with Thyrocare. Know your levels and take charge of your health today.