LOWERING SODIUM INTAKE

AllOnMeWOL

Im consistently going over my sodium goal daily. Anyone have any suggestions on how to cut down on sodium? How much does sodium affect my weight loss. Haven't really had time to research this yet any input helps thanks.

pkw58

For me, it was just being aware. The more you study it, the more you chose the lower sodium alternatives.

dlionsmane

It's only important if you have medical conditions or are prone to high blood pressure (or low pressure) I do tend to stick with a very low sodium diet (tendency for high blood pressure). You can look at my diary for tips if you want. Usually processed meats and premade dough and breads have high sodium content as well as canned soups and broths. I stick with lean fresh meats and low sodium bread and home made soup. Oh and I use very little in the way of table salt. Ask your doctor if you should be concerned about it. Good Luck.

toddis

Make and eat your own food. Prepackaged and prepared meals, etc. have tons of sodium added.

As long as your sodium intake is relatively consistent it shouldn't affect your weight loss.

AllOnMeWOL

thanks guys

Sunitagt

Cook everything you can at home. That will vastly reduce your sodium since it is in most packaged foods as a preservative and high in take-out/restaurant food as well.

F00LofaT00K

Do you eat a lot of frozen meals or get a lot of take-out? I'm typically way under my sodium suggestion and I cook most of my food from scratch and use very little salt. I prefer other herbs and spices for flavor!

33Freya

Sodium will make you retain water like crazy, and it can affect your blood pressure and create other health concerns too. Looking at your diary, the chicken chow mein is your biggest culprit!

Do your best to stay away from packaged foods and your sodium will go way down. Not very convenient, I know! I try to cook on Sundays and Wednesdays and make meals ahead. I eat a lot of soup, squash, and home made veggie filled burritos

Good luck!:flowerforyou:

fruttibiscotti

Im consistently going over my sodium goal daily. Anyone have any suggestions on how to cut down on sodium? How much does sodium affect my weight loss. Haven't really had time to research this yet any input helps thanks.

You have a sodium goal? How did you determine that goal and validate that it is correct?

socajam

Im consistently going over my sodium goal daily. Anyone have any suggestions on how to cut down on sodium? How much does sodium affect my weight loss. Haven't really had time to research this yet any input helps thanks.

I would say one of the culprit is Lachoy - Chicken Chow Mein, 2.5 cup @ 3,800mg.

Cut that out or eat once a week and ease up on the other high processed sodium foods, substitute with more home cooked foods, and your problem will be solved.

Nicolee_2014

Eat less processed stuff (like things in a can, ham etc.) You'd be surprised how much sodium is in things. Good luck (my poison is sugar!)

tigersword

Unless you have a specific medical condition that requires you to monitor it, sodium is a nonfactor.