Sodium? - is it important to meet the target set
Options
grapefruitannie
Posts: 122 Member
Hi I am new to this and there is soooo much information my brain hurts sometimes, but i love this site. Please can anyone tell me if you have to meet, or at least get close to all of your macro targets in particular sodium as i never get near this.
Thank you Annie
Thank you Annie
0
Replies
-
i always thought the goal was to be as far away from it as possible? :indifferent:0
-
i don't think i have ever stayed within the sodium one. I don't really know what to tell you though, because although I have lost 15 lbs., my losing has slowed to a crawl lately. I'm trying to cut back on salt to see if that will help. I have noticed that I have to drink a lot of water to help counteract the sodium/bloating effect though.0
-
Nope, better to be UNDER on sodium, if possible. Definitely try not to go over.0
-
it makes sence to be under sodium but why does it state so high, from what i have read (so far) people seem to say that you should try and reach the macros stated. Very confused0
-
it makes sence to be under sodium but why does it state so high, from what i have read (so far) people seem to say that you should try and reach the macros stated. Very confused0
-
it makes sence to be under sodium but why does it state so high, from what i have read (so far) people seem to say that you should try and reach the macros stated. Very confused
That would be the same with everything then? Don't go over it don't go under it not much else to say?0 -
it makes sence to be under sodium but why does it state so high, from what i have read (so far) people seem to say that you should try and reach the macros stated. Very confused
That would be the same with everything then? Don't go over it don't go under it not much else to say?0 -
In this case it is better thought of as a limit rather than a goal.0
-
Thank you :drinker:0
-
The USDA recommends for (healthy) people to aim for 2400 mg of Sodium, it is very hard to escape sodium- it is an essential electrolyte, however many of us probably go over that 2400 mg and high NA consumption can lead to increased blood pressure. It's a great goal to aim for 2400 mg or lower! People who have illnesses that require low NA diets such sa CHF or kidney disease aim for 2000 mg of lower- which is also good and okay for healthy people to follow as well. But goodluck! Most of the foods we love have alot of Sodium- since it does help increase shelf life of food products!
Just an example, 1 tsp of salt = 2400 mg of sodium so watch out to all those salt lovers!!!0 -
My opinion is that the lower the sodium (1500-2,000), the less water you retain and the cleaner you ending having to eat in order to meet that quota. So,eating healthier goes hand in hand with lowering your sodium.0
-
The USDA recommends for (healthy) people to aim for 2400 mg of Sodium, it is very hard to escape sodium- it is an essential electrolyte, however many of us probably go over that 2400 mg and high NA consumption can lead to increased blood pressure. It's a great goal to aim for 2400 mg or lower! People who have illnesses that require low NA diets such sa CHF or kidney disease aim for 2000 mg of lower- which is also good and okay for healthy people to follow as well. But goodluck! Most of the foods we love have alot of Sodium- since it does help increase shelf life of food products!
Just an example, 1 tsp of salt = 2400 mg of sodium so watch out to all those salt lovers!!!
Thank you - good job i do not like salt much then lol i will endeavour to stay away from processed foods.
And Thank you everyone elase for taking the time to comment most appreciated0 -
it makes sence to be under sodium but why does it state so high, from what i have read (so far) people seem to say that you should try and reach the macros stated. Very confused
Bad in what way? Assuming you don't suffer from hypertension or have another medical condition that would warrant you to be mindful of sodium, it is nothing to really worry about0 -
I have read that staying 1500 or less of sodium is best.0
-
Your very welcome Ann, I am the sodium guru hehe
usda.gov or chooseMyplate.gov has more stuff on sodium if you are interested0 -
All macros are not the same. Calorie goal - aim to hit as close as you can. Protein - by and large regard this as a min. Ditto fibre. Sodium is a ceiling that you should try to stay under.0
-
it makes sence to be under sodium but why does it state so high, from what i have read (so far) people seem to say that you should try and reach the macros stated. Very confused
Bad in what way? Assuming you don't suffer from hypertension or have another medical condition that would warrant you to be mindful of sodium, it is nothing to really worry about
Agreed... I have never once worried about sodium, let alone tracked it and it hasn't hurt my weight loss or atleast I don't think it has... I just drink my fair share of water.... Best of Luck0 -
2500 mg is the max for sodium, but it's always better to be under. If you can stick closer to 1500 mg, even better.0
-
Addressing the sodium, the current medical recommendation is to NOT go over 1500mg/day. All processed food obviously has lots of sodium, but surprisingly plant food has naturally occurring sodium which is the most beneficial type to get in your diet.0
-
it makes sence to be under sodium but why does it state so high, from what i have read (so far) people seem to say that you should try and reach the macros stated. Very confused
Bad in what way? Assuming you don't suffer from hypertension or have another medical condition that would warrant you to be mindful of sodium, it is nothing to really worry about
Thank you for your input i am trying to understand and ask alot of #why's0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 392K Introduce Yourself
- 43.6K Getting Started
- 259.8K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.7K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.3K Fitness and Exercise
- 402 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.4K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 152.8K Motivation and Support
- 7.9K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.4K MyFitnessPal Information
- 23 News and Announcements
- 998 Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.4K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions