how much water to compensate for sodium?

NickyJones
NickyJones Posts: 60 Member
edited September 27 in Food and Nutrition
Hello all! I'm living in Japan and forced to eat school lunch every day, all of it. Which is pretty tasty, though the calories run up to 1000 for one meal sometimes and 6000mg of sodium. The recommended amount of sodium for one day on MFP is 2500mg for a day. Does anyone know how much extra water I should drink per 1000mg of sodium to balance out to ~8 cups a day? Not eating the food is not an option.
Thanks! :flowerforyou:

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  • oxavecamourxo
    oxavecamourxo Posts: 270 Member
    I think you need to up your potassium to balance out sodium.
  • ssheteron
    ssheteron Posts: 5 Member
    I have heard to just increase as much as you can handle....adding lemon to your water will also help because it is a natural detox agent. Anything like grapefruit, asparagus, cucumbers, or green peppers will also help you. When I consume extra sodium in a day this is what i do, so I hope it helps you. :)
  • leomom72
    leomom72 Posts: 1,797 Member
    And many places online say adults should only consume 1000-1500 mg of sodium per day..but I would like the answer too..good luck
  • NickyJones
    NickyJones Posts: 60 Member
    Water, detox, check. Potassium? Wow, I didn't even know the two were related! *Does quick google search* Interesting. I do get cramps sometimes too. Just wish they labeled food with potassium (or sugar, for that matter) amounts. Gotta find me some beans :tongue:
  • beccaschmitter
    beccaschmitter Posts: 34
    I don't know the answer to your question, but I am stunned that they MAKE you eat those kind of calories and sodium each meal!!! here is something I did read however....
    Potassium works hand-in-hand with sodium. In fact they are both necessary to perform optimal cell and nerve functions within the body. Our bodies want to hold tight to what little potassium we have and in the process hold on to sodium, as well. The simplest way to release the excessive sodium is to consume much more potassium than sodium. Luckily potassium is readily available through foods such as bananas and potatoes. If consuming potassium-rich foods isn't possible, take a potassium supplement.

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    The American Dietetic Association recommends that individuals limit their sodium intake to 2,300 mg per day; Americans consume anywhere between 2,500 and 7,500 mg per day. With those statistics, it is no wonder sickness is rampant across the nation. Read food labels and limit sodium intake by eating more fruits and vegetables and less packaged, canned and processed foods, as they are usually high in sodium.



    Read more: How to Flush Sodium From Your Body | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5649077_flush-sodium-body.html#ixzz1MfKuOvpR
  • oxavecamourxo
    oxavecamourxo Posts: 270 Member
    Coconuts are awesome for potassium. I had some coconut water a few days ago & it had over 1,000mg of potassium. WAY more than a banana! lol I think the package said that on the side & included "don't tell the monkeys". :laugh:
  • Brandie6004
    Brandie6004 Posts: 87 Member
    bump!
  • NickyJones
    NickyJones Posts: 60 Member
    Wow, thanks for all this info about potassium!
    Found a nice list of potassium-rich foods:
    http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/food/potassium-foods.htm
    Let's try for 3,500mg!
  • stotalhealth
    stotalhealth Posts: 1
    If you are trying to reduce your sodium intake, rinsing canned veggies is one technique you can use. Drinking extra fluids will not counteract the effects of a high sodium diet. A variety of veggies will provide you with not just a variety of flavors, but also many different nutrients that are beneficial to your health. This will also help with your sodium intake.
    hope all this could help u..
    hope u can try this..
    thanks..

    http://www.totalhealthguide.net/workout-programs-read-the-properly-planned-list.html
  • SoCalSwimmerDude
    SoCalSwimmerDude Posts: 507 Member
    I don't even follow my sodium intake. I know its going to be a little on the high side, but I drink TONS of water. However, I do follow potassium. Good potassium foods: beets, beans, sweet potato, bananas, spinach.

    ALSO, and I think this is important.... alot of foods will tell you how much sodium they have, but not how much potassium. Many foods have potassium and we don't count it. Many of these times, things equal out.
  • dailyorange
    dailyorange Posts: 128
    BUMP! I need to keep that link as a reference to the foods rich in potassium. I usually am shy by about 1000 and really want to get the daily recommendation.
  • sbulla
    sbulla Posts: 1 Member
    I found on Livestrong.com that if you are consuming more sodium than suggested, you need to drink one oz of water per pound you weigh (one oz per every 2.2kg if you're metric) . If you are consuming 2500mg or less of sodium then drink 1 oz of water per every two pounds you weigh. Hope this helps!

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/385719-how-to-drink-water-to-counter-sodium/
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