Nutritional Guide - Flipbook - Page 17
Salt
The advice for most people is to
limit salt and therefore choose
‘reduced salt’ products.
For people with jejunostomies and ileostomies, healthcare
professionals often advise adding salt to food.
The colon (large bowel) is usually responsible for absorbing
water and salt, therefore if the colon is bypassed (e.g.
jejunostomy or ileostomy) water and salt is more likely
to be lost through the stoma. 1 teaspoon of salt can be
added in total throughout the day e.g. when cooking or
at the table when choosing to season a dish. Salty foods
like cheese, crisps and savoury spreads like yeast extracts
can be included in the diet.
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