Salt. over one day ok?

mistyg07
mistyg07 Posts: 29
in Food and Nutrition
So it's grilling season and of course that brings out the bratwursts. I had some last night and for lunch today. The sodium content for 2 is over 1900mg of sodium. I have thought that if I drink more water it will flush all the excess salt out. I finally found an article that talks about water counteracting the sodium and learned it doesn't matter how much extra water you drink, the body holds in sodium.
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/health/articles/2011/01/31/will_increased_water_consumption_flush_excess_sodium_from_the_body/

here is the article. my question is what if I go over one day? Do you think it will make me retain water more even if its one day? I am doing way better at maintaining my sodium intake (I am a severe saltaholic) but I have been doing so much better. i just dont want to set myself back but enjoy some foods.

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  • ChangingAmanda
    ChangingAmanda Posts: 486 Member
    Once in a while you're probably ok. You may notice a bit of water retention for a day or so. I've also cut down on the salt intake and try not to eat sodium heavy the two days before my weekly weigh in. I look for lower sodium/no salt added products and compare labels. Maybe you can find a brat that's just as tasty but lower in salt.
  • 27jynx11
    27jynx11 Posts: 16
    It won't make any difference if its only on occasion. Its like one bad meal won't make a person fat just like one good meal, won't make that person skinny either.
  • rosebarnalice
    rosebarnalice Posts: 3,488 Member
    it may take a couple of days for you to flush out the sodium. No big deal.
  • rachaelbmh
    rachaelbmh Posts: 54
    It's not about what you do some of the time that makes a big difference in your health, it's what you do all the time that has the effect. You're fine if you went over once. It might take a few days to flush out - but onwards and upwards!

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