Trouble staying under 1500 sodium

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  • Branstin
    Branstin Posts: 2,320 Member
    I have gotten better with my sodium level because I drink water like crazy to balance it out.

    Drinking water to balance out sodium intake is not effective. If a doctor tells you to stay at a certain sodium level drinking more water does not make it possible to eat more sodium. That is a false belief.

    I don't agree. When my weight increases due to sodium. I balance that out with plenty of water and the weight drops overnight.
  • swilkinson0705
    swilkinson0705 Posts: 40 Member
    I have a heart condition that requires I stay on a low sodium diet. I even have to take diuretic's to keep the fluid off so I feel your pain. There are some good recipes on the internet for things like low sodium taco seasoning, low sodium stir fry sauce etc. These are pretty cost effective since you assemble them with spices and things you already have and are not required to by the packaged low sodium options. Eating whole foods as well is a good choice. Ezekiel bread which is gluten free is only 80 mg of sodium a slice and good alternative for bread (if you toast it!) I find it the hardest to stay within my doctors limits when I have to eat out as I have not control over how the food is prepared. Good luck. Just know you are not alone.
  • iggyboo93
    iggyboo93 Posts: 524 Member
    The DASH diet website has some good advice and the book has some really tasty recipes. I downloaded the booklet a while back but can't find it anymore on the site.
  • arabianhorselover
    arabianhorselover Posts: 1,488 Member
    Start cooking all your meals at home. It's really easy to keep your sodium low that way.

    Yes, got that part thanks :)

    It's really the only part.. And quite simple.

    Simple if you have the time, perhaps.

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