SODIUM

exelbyplumpton

Morning. What is sodium, and what affect does it have in our bodies. It's been niggling on my mind since I joined!!!

LeslieTSUK

Sodium = salt
We need some salt, but too much can raise blood pressure, also cause water retention, etc etc

sixout

Well then.

joemasserini

Keeping sodium down at acceptable levels has actually been my toughest challenge. I didn't realize how much sodium was added to ordinary foods (or what I THOUGHT were ordinary foods) and it really adds up quickly. I'm a salt-craver so it doesn't help when the foods I think are low(ish) on sodium are contributing to the bulk of my intake. Any suggestions, anyone?

mccindy72

There's enough sodium naturally occurring in the foods you eat that you don't need to add it. It's a good idea to buy no-salt-added foods when buying canned foods, etc. Chicken broth and other foods like that also a good idea to buy lower sodium.

Blacklance36

Sodium = salt
We need some salt, but too much can raise blood pressure, also cause water retention, etc etc

The problem is that salt enhances taste.

mccindy72

Sodium = salt
We need some salt, but too much can raise blood pressure, also cause water retention, etc etc

The problem is that salt enhances taste.

Only if you know absolutely nothing about the billion other seasonings available to all mankind.

joemasserini

I know I don't "need" to add it...but it's sooooo gooooood lol

ChildrenCryinNCoffee

Sodium = salt
We need some salt, but too much can raise blood pressure, also cause water retention, etc etc

The problem is that salt enhances taste.

Only if you know absolutely nothing about the billion other seasonings available to all mankind.

I agree with McCindy!! :flowerforyou: Salt is the lazy man's seasoning.

_John_

Sodium = salt
We need some salt, but too much can raise blood pressure, also cause water retention, etc etc

The problem is that salt enhances taste.

Only if you know absolutely nothing about the billion other seasonings available to all mankind.

salt's historic contribution to food safety worldwide also cannot be underestimated.

NotShena

formerfatboy1

I have been using Dash seasonings to add when i cook my meals. No salt and different flavors. Just to Keep the sodium down.

trojan_bb

sodium increases water retention ->water retention increases muscle pump -> muscle pump leads to gains -> sodium is good

exelbyplumpton

O. K. I should. Of looked. In dictionary. I just. Thought. I. Asked why looking. At the forum :embarassed: