Any ideas how to even out a high sodium diet?

dawn_h_d

I have issues with sodium and dehydration. The cardiologist has told me that I need to have a high intake of sodium, but not a specific amount. The doctor did tell me to drink Gatorade/Powerade, but they are so high in sugar that it seems counteractive. The Lo-Cal versions do not have any sodium in them, so that is not going to work.

Anyone have any ideas on how can I get more sodium and liquids without adding a lot of sugar?

(I did have a more descriptive version of this, but it wouldn't let me post it - so if you have other questions about the situation, please ask)

lil_pulp

Uh...salt water?

dawn_h_d

That was one of those things in the long drawn out post I touched on. I cannot drink plain salt water. It has actually made me throw up in the past.

bowbeforethoraxis

Not so much in the summer, but in winter and colder weather I LOVE warm chicken or veggie broth with a little bit of soy sauce.

You could also just try drinking more water/tea/whatever, then try adding more soy sauce to food.

MorningWhispers

Invest in a juicer (Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juicer costs about $50 online and is really worth the money).

Start juicing vegetables a couple of times a day in addition to your regular meals. You will get the natural sodium from the veggies without adding any refined sugar or other artificial ingredients.

lambchristie

That was one of those things in the long drawn out post I touched on. I cannot drink plain salt water. It has actually made me throw up in the past.

When I was a child we had to take salt tablets in the extreme hot summer. You may try taking them.

MorningWhispers

Here's a good article that talks about good foods that have naturally occurring sodium.

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/02/25/8-high-sodium-foods-that-are-ok-to-eat/

dawn_h_d

Thanks for all the help/ideas. That has been my black hole for the last couple years in wanting to lose weight, but now I WANT to, and feel motivated to do it

nomeejerome

Invest in a juicer (Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juicer costs about $50 online and is really worth the money).

Start juicing vegetables a couple of times a day in addition to your regular meals. You will get the natural sodium from the veggies without adding any refined sugar or other artificial ingredients.

This is not needed. By juicing, you strip out the fiber from the foods. Also, unless a person is diabetic, the sugars in fruits and veggies are not something to worry about when tracking food.

OP: maybe speaking with your doctor or getting a referral to a another professional (RD) to create a game plan.

mg234080

How about v8?

anemoneprose

Invest in a juicer (Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juicer costs about $50 online and is really worth the money).

Start juicing vegetables a couple of times a day in addition to your regular meals. You will get the natural sodium from the veggies without adding any refined sugar or other artificial ingredients.

This is not needed. By juicing, you strip out the fiber from the foods. Also, unless a person is diabetic, the sugars in fruits and veggies are not something to worry about when tracking food.

OP: maybe speaking with your doctor or getting a referral to a another professional (RD) to create a game plan.

For real. Because you could eg eat a crapton of Chinese food to get in your sodium; doesn't mean it's good for you. There's got to be some way of setting a min/max bar for the day, and better than worse sources.

NonnyMary

high sodium foods that i know of -

regular canned soup
processed deli meats (sub sandwiches for example are good for that)
table salt
cheese
salted nuts/ salted snacks like popcorn in the snack aisle
regular (salted) butter
barbecue sauce
msg
spices like seasoned salt, and other spices like bbq rub
Subway has high sodium low calorie sandwiches
sausage & ham & salted meat like brisket
pork
fast food like Kentucky Fried Chicken but Popeye's is the most salted.

acogg

I have the same problem. I can't seem to get in enough sodium. Seafood helps get my numbers up. Low calorie and tons of protein, too.

karendee4

high sodium foods that i know of -

regular canned soup
processed deli meats (sub sandwiches for example are good for that)
table salt
cheese
salted nuts/ salted snacks like popcorn in the snack aisle
regular (salted) butter
barbecue sauce
msg
spices like seasoned salt, and other spices like bbq rub
Subway has high sodium low calorie sandwiches
sausage & ham & salted meat like brisket
pork
fast food like Kentucky Fried Chicken but Popeye's is the most salted.

To add to this list....
Pickles
Cottage Cheese
Canned Veggies (not my favorite)
Soy Sauce
Salted Nuts

acogg

I am planning to have corned beef and hash breakfast, it packs in a whopping 2800 grams of sodium. That should make up for my deficit this week, lol.

trogalicious

ETA: self derp.

olives! cheese!

trud72

Uh...salt water?

drinking salt in water WILL make you throw up! DOHH :sad:

try things like oxo cubes(extra ones)soy sauce has a lot of sodium in label look and you will find!

neanderthin

Uh...salt water?

No don't do that.

rockinchick221976

:flowerforyou: :happy: Do you like pickles, not sweet ones like bread and butter, but kosher, deli or pilish dills? They have tons of sodium but not much else, no suger and very low calories and they will make you so thirsty that you will atomatically drink more water. I love them, but have been trying to stay away because they seem to make me retain so much fluid and look very puffy. The puffiness goes away after a couple of days, but I hate feeling all bloated. Soy sauce and chicken broth do the same thing to me. try adding some soy sauce to your meals or drinking a cup of chicken broth with them. Good luck!

tlou5

How about baked chips .....or make your own salted veggie chips with zucchini, sweet potatoes etc in the oven

HeidiCooksSupper

By juicing, you strip out the fiber from the foods.

That's why a good, old-fashioned blender works well. Or one of the fancy ones with multiple blades. Instead of juice, you get a smoothie.