Salt Intake

angiegirl01
angiegirl01 Posts: 2
edited September 20 in Food and Nutrition
Hello,

Does anyone know who much salt intake you should have in one day? I am having a hard time in this area and have been getting very bloated because I think I am having to much salt. Anyone that could help I would be so greatful.

Thank You,
Angie:blushing:

Replies

  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    might not be exact but 1500-2500 Milligrams/day is quite reasonable.
  • TheMaidOfAstolat
    TheMaidOfAstolat Posts: 3,222 Member
    1,500mg is the RDA, depending on how active you are the more sodium you'll need (you'll sweat it out). Also, bear in mind that you need three times the amount of potassium as sodium. MPF has the sodium set way too high.

    *edit-found a good link...
    http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4708
  • l8ybug
    l8ybug Posts: 24
    you can change your food diary to show you a daily sodium intake. this is how i keep track, otherwise i would eat too much. if i know i'm going to be dining out i leave extra sodium for that meal in hopes i'm balancing a little. :)
  • Talk about battle with the sodium I cant seem to stay away from it, I am more addicted to salt than anything I know my average intake per day is around 5000!!!!!!
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