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sodium vs water

chalaivy
chalaivy Posts: 101 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
What should my sodium intake be at to avoid retaining water? I drink averagely 7-8 cups of water a day, weigh 165, am 5'8'' and 20 years old.

Thanks if you can help!

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  • MelaniaTrump
    MelaniaTrump Posts: 2,694 Member
    edited March 2016
    Just drink enough so that you can read a "pretend newspaper" at the bottom of your toilet.
    Should not be cloudy, brownish, or too dark yellow.
    As long as it's pale yellow in color -- you are ok.

    I peeked at your diary.
    Did you know that rinsing canned beans can cut up to 40% of the sodium?
    Same with other items like canned veggies and canned meats.
    Bananas, regular milk, and avocados have a lot of potassium which can offset high salt.
    * Sodium is not dangerous unless you have a medical condition
  • chalaivy
    chalaivy Posts: 101 Member
    @JanetYellen I actually use the rinsing trick to help reduce sodium! I don't log it that way though.

    I'm fine as far as my color goes, but I know there is a science behind the amount of water vs sodium intake a person should use. If one is off, then it can cause you to retain water I believe. I was just wondering if anyone had some of the facts behind that.
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