Increasing salt

kittybitz79
kittybitz79 Posts: 213
in Health and Weight Loss
Went to the dr today and he told me I have to increase my salt intake. Can someone help me find healthy ways to increase my salt intake?

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  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,224 Member
    Just add salt to your food.
  • tinana_RN
    tinana_RN Posts: 541 Member
    Gatorade. In moderation.
  • kittybitz79
    kittybitz79 Posts: 213
    I don't like the taste of salt.
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,224 Member
    Salt is a flavor enhancer and you shouldn't add enough that you can detect it.......crazy concept, but I'm a chef and it goes with the territory.
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
    Dear lord I wish I had your problem. If I had my way, I would put soy sauce and curry powder on everything. Keeping my sodium down is my biggest food issue. I don't really care too much for the taste of sugary things, but I love salt.
  • AngelAura777
    AngelAura777 Posts: 225 Member
    You should have himalayan pink salt instead of normal table salt.

    taken from http://www.undergroundhealth.com/himalayan-pinksalt/ :

    "Himalayan Pink Salt is a pure, hand-mined salt that is derived from ancient sea salt deposits. It is believed to be the purest form of salt available.

    Beneficial Properties

    Himalayan Pink Salt has a rich mineral content that includes over 84 minerals and trace elements such as: calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper and iron. This salt is recognized for its beautiful pink color, high mineral content, and its therapeutic properties.

    Regular consumption of Himalayan Pink Salt provides essential minerals, trace elements, balances electrolytes, supports proper nutrient absorption, eliminates toxins, balances the body’s pH, normalizes blood pressure, and increases circulation and conductivity. It can also assist with relief from arthritis, skin rashes, psoriasis, herpes, and flu and fever symptoms.
  • EmilyEmpowered
    EmilyEmpowered Posts: 650 Member
    You should have himalayan pink salt instead of normal table salt.

    taken from http://www.undergroundhealth.com/himalayan-pinksalt/ :

    "Himalayan Pink Salt is a pure, hand-mined salt that is derived from ancient sea salt deposits. It is believed to be the purest form of salt available.

    Beneficial Properties

    Himalayan Pink Salt has a rich mineral content that includes over 84 minerals and trace elements such as: calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper and iron. This salt is recognized for its beautiful pink color, high mineral content, and its therapeutic properties.

    Regular consumption of Himalayan Pink Salt provides essential minerals, trace elements, balances electrolytes, supports proper nutrient absorption, eliminates toxins, balances the body’s pH, normalizes blood pressure, and increases circulation and conductivity. It can also assist with relief from arthritis, skin rashes, psoriasis, herpes, and flu and fever symptoms.

    ^^Plus, its pink :drinker: No seriously, I love it!
  • gigglesinthesun
    gigglesinthesun Posts: 860 Member
    I have to as well, when I get under 400mg my blood pressure get way too low ( I used to have that at least 4 days every week). So basically when I do a stir-fry I add some drops of fish sauce. I try to add a little salt to my salads (it's not like it requires a lot) and when I bake I add some of that. Luckily it doesn't actually take a lot of salt, at least for me. When it all goes pear-shaped I'll have some Gatorade. Good luck :-)
  • bob_day
    bob_day Posts: 87
    You could sprinkle on, say, a pinch (1/16 tsp., about 6% DV) of salt onto something in each of your meals. BUT -- you might check if you have any symptoms of low blood sodium. A low blood sodium level, even as low as 125 mmol/L, can be meaningless if you don't have any symptoms. ALSO -- low blood sodium can be caused by over hydration, so you might check out that.

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