Sodium.....O.M.G....

ashleighk2010

This week I've been over my sodium goal by 500 every day, and I'm only eating around 1200 calories. I've never had a sodium problem before and so I looked over my foods... a bunch is coming from the type of lunch meats I bought! So I'm eating them up this week and just trying to stay on top of my water. Won't be buying that again though!

Bridgetc140

Until I started counting calories, I never knew how much sodium I actually consumed. Even in things that seem innocent like bread and cereal. I started counting calories on another website before here (this one is much better!) and since then I try to keep my sodium level below 1500 each day. Of course, some days I don't, but most of the time I do. I don't add salt to anything and try to stick with whole foods. I get most of my sodium from meat and bread

MakingAChoice

I am always over on sodium, it annoys me because I know how my body reacts to it. It is damn near unavoidable though in the foods I eat. Most I can make myself and reduce the sodium dramatically if not eliminate it. I love soup, beef jerky and a few other high sodium things though :sad: I am trying to drink a ton of water and increase my potassium intake as well to offset the sodium. It is hard to take in enough potassium though. I might be looking for a supplement for that soon.

Try coconut water. Loads of potassium.

Tried it, I did not care for the taste.

williamwallacebennagw

there is a lot of sodium in different food you never realize how much sodium is in something until you check it out. I started to eat stuff that was labeled lower sodium and if I make it myself I use sea salt because you end up using less of it. Just a quick tip if you want some salt but a healthier one.


thanks william

MKStrausser

One sure way to control the sodium without much effort is to eat more natural foods such as fresh fruit, fresh vegies and meats. Anything that comes in a box, can, jar, or pre cooked & froze is packed full of preservatives which are high in sodium. My doctor told me when my blood pressure was too high that I should shop just around the perimeter of the store because it is healthier and less sodium. Also, if you must go with pre-packaged foods, try to find the packaging that specifies "lower sodium". It helps a lot. I hope you and many others found some help in this post.

MKStrausser

Instead of regular salt, I use Salt Sense. It has 33% less sodium but has 100% of the flavor!

EricInArlington

I just checked my sodium for the day and about passed out! I'm over 700 plus. Sooooooo not happy right now...:(

700....lol rookie try 5-6 grand!!!! O..o

soysos

if sodium is really that bad I must be some freak of nature. I generally consume 4-5g a day, drink 4-6 quarts of water and still cant seem to stay hydrated, put on weight, or raise my blood pressure. all of which happen to be goals.