Cutting out salt
suecoyston
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It was suggested by a friend that if salt is cut out completely from a diet then the body finds it easier to lose weight as your body doesn't retain so much water
It was suggested by a friend that if salt is cut out completely from a diet then the body finds it easier to lose weight as your body doesn't retain so much water
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suecoyston wrote: »discuss..
It was suggested by a friend that if salt is cut out completely from a diet then the body finds it easier to lose weight as your body doesn't retain so much water
Yes, sodium can make you retain/hold water. Why would anyone care about losing water weight though? Fat loss is the goal.0 -
i would disregard any advise or diet that suggests absolutes. i.e. eliminate or "Cut out" this or that.0
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Nope.
Once I had a week where I was over 5000mg of sodium every day and didn't gain a pound.0 -
I've heard people suggest to reduce sodium if you have high blood pressure. I think I also heard that the 2 are not actually related.0
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Meats and dairy have naturally occurring sodium. I understand cutting out added sodium (soups, salt added to eggs) for blood pressure reasons, but cutting out all sources of sodium would kill you. Your body needs sodium to function.0
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Also, our bodies do need salt to function...
While too much of it can cause water retention and bloating, just drink more water. Like mentioned..the goal is to lose body fat, not water. Water retention is nothing in the grand scheme of things in terms of weight loss.0 -
Unless you have issues with blood pressure, there is no real reason to do this. Unless you *really* like bland food I guess. Salt is an important nutrient.0
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You need salt in your body.
If you take in sodium, just drink more water.
Also be aware that changes in your sodium intake will result in water retention till your body evens itself out again.0 -
Also remember that your body NEEDS chloride and iodine. Two chemicals which are nearly impossible to get without eating table salt.
That being said, 2g of iodized table salt a day is enough to get you the sodium, chloride and iodine you need.0 -
It's an essential nutrient and suggesting to cut it out completely is misguided, pretty much like most suggestions to cut out any said ingredient.0
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1.) It's impossible to cut out all sodium. You can cut out table salt that you add to your meals, yes, but a lot of foods have sodium content without you adding anything to it.
2.) As someone already stated, our bodies need sodium to function.
3.) Excess sodium causes water retention - it has nothing to do with how much fat you lose. Drink plenty of water and the fluid retention likely won't even be noticeable on the scale.
4.) Your friend is a moron. Never listen to this person again. Seriously.0 -
suecoyston wrote: »discuss..
It was suggested by a friend that if salt is cut out completely from a diet then the body finds it easier to lose weight as your body doesn't retain so much water
sodium is an essential mineral for your body....also, if you workout and sweat, etc you're going to find yourself cramping up and whatnot if you're not having enough salt.0 -
It is virtually impossible to completely cut salt and as others have mentioned, you need some salt to function. We have reduced salt in our household as a preventative against high blood pressure.
I wonder sometimes if the low-carbers are fooling themselves in to weight loss by losing water weight, and then freaking out the first time they eat some serious carbs again. Water weight is not fat gain.
If you want to reduce your salt intake, I suggest adapting slowly. You'll be doing a lot more home cooking because most prepared foods have too much salt. My flavour enhancers include mustard, garlic, onion, and stronger flavoured vegetables like parsnip.0 -
We don't require salt, we require sodium.
Salt, or table salt is sodium chloride and is used as a seasoning and preservative.
Cutting out salt is possible. don't use it and don't eat processed foods.
Sodium on the other hand is present in many foods like vegetables and meat and in general the sodium
from these will provide the body the required sodium it needs to function.0 -
Carrying a bag of carrots is challenging on marathon runs though. just kidding.We don't require salt, we require sodium.
Salt, or table salt is sodium chloride and is used as a seasoning and preservative.
Cutting out salt is possible. don't use it and don't eat processed foods.
Sodium on the other hand is present in many foods like vegetables and meat and in general the sodium
from these will provide the body the required sodium it needs to function.
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I would throw your salt away and buy Real Salt or pink himalayan salt. An unrefined salt with trace minerals.
You can use it liberally plus it tastes better and you'll end up using less of it.0 -
I wonder sometimes if the low-carbers are fooling themselves in to weight loss by losing water weight, and then freaking out the first time they eat some serious carbs again. Water weight is not fat gain.
Most low carbers have chosen that path as a long term lifestyle change for very specific reasons that are appropriate for them. And are well aware that fat and water are not one in the same.0 -
ClubSilencio wrote: »I would throw your salt away and buy Real Salt or pink himalayan salt. An unrefined salt with trace minerals.
You can use it liberally plus it tastes better and you'll end up using less of it.
Celtic Sea Salt goes in that category, too. WOW the first time I used it I almost had to throw the whole batch of food away it was so salty.0 -
Most low carbers have chosen that path as a long term lifestyle change for very specific reasons that are appropriate for them. And are well aware that fat and water are not one in the same.
Then why do I see posts where low carbers claim they can't start eating carbs again because they gain weight right away?
I'd likely be kinder to the low-carb trend if it wasn't so.....trendy.0 -
Most low carbers have chosen that path as a long term lifestyle change for very specific reasons that are appropriate for them. And are well aware that fat and water are not one in the same.
Then why do I see posts where low carbers claim they can't start eating carbs again because they gain weight right away?
I'd likely be kinder to the low-carb trend if it wasn't so.....trendy.
Why be unfriendly towards another's way of eating whether it's trendy or not?
Do those posts you mention say they will gain "weight" or "fat"?0 -
So many misconceptions, so little time.
"Help! I've been drinking coconut oil for an entire week and I haven't lost a pound!"
"Is the sugar in fruit bad for me?"
"I've cut all fat from my diet and I'm hungry all the time. Why?"
"I'm getting bored of chicken breast every day. Is there any other protein I can eat?"
"Eggs are bad for you."
It's the whole restriction/abstention thing that messes people up, when they can keep eating the foods they love with small changes and see sustainable results.0 -
Some people need restricted diets to be healthy, others do not. Those that do cut things from their diet as needed are not wrong for doing so. The same goes for those who eat everything in moderation, it's what works for them.0
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I'd likely be kinder to the low-carb trend if it wasn't so.....trendy.
Yikes! The lack of empathy is really surprising to me. Surely surgery is more trendy (and drastic) than low carb?
As to losing water weight, the best way I've found is to increase your salt and cut carbs instead.
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Increase your potassium (I.e. Sweet potatoes) and drink more water.0
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Surgery trendy? More like stigma wouldn't you say? Drastic, yes. Life-saving, for me, very likely yes.
But low carb! Oh my goodness. Entire shelves at the grocery store catering to the gluten-free crowd.0 -
chivalryder wrote: »Also remember that your body NEEDS chloride and iodine. Two chemicals which are nearly impossible to get without eating table salt.
That being said, 2g of iodized table salt a day is enough to get you the sodium, chloride and iodine you need.
This bears repeating - many gourmet salts and sea salts don't have these added and they are very important.0 -
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It's definitely possible to cut out salt, there is enough naturally occurring sodium in foods to meet daily requirements, assuming calories are adequate and there is normal variety.
Whether it's helpful or not may depend on medical conditions, but the current AHA and USDA recommended limits, at 1500mg and 2300mg, certainly leave room for some added salt. In fact, there is some ongoing controversy whether these are lower than necessary.
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@Stbarber1 , I know. But a gluten free diet is going to be low carb most likely.0
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Not necessarily, gluten free products have just as many carbs as their non gluten free counter parts. Gluten free products are produced for people who can't consume gluten for health reasons not for people following a low carb woe0
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