Can anyone suggest some sodium rich foods?

RedHotRunner
RedHotRunner Posts: 850 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I know it's a strange request, but i need to add sodium to my diet. I try to avoid processed foods, so looking for things that are naturally high in salt?

Short of pouring some salt on my hand and licking it off.

Or tequila shooters

:laugh:

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  • kerrilucko
    kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
    cheese? meats?
  • czewwhat
    czewwhat Posts: 8,715
    Soy sauce! Season everything with it! yummmmmmmm
  • alisha11
    alisha11 Posts: 41 Member
    I agree cheese and meats, I've also heard adding sea salt to things helps, but better yet when out of options I would try googling it! Hope I helped a little....
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    Anchovies?
  • chgudnitz
    chgudnitz Posts: 4,079
    Why in the world are you trying to ADD sodium? Are you getting at least 500mg a day with what you are doing now?
  • kerrilucko
    kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
    Soy sauce! Season everything with it! yummmmmmmm

    :laugh:

    but soy sauce isn't really a "natural" food...
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    I just found this chart! check it out! Some are foods you'll probably want to avoid, but it's a decent list.

    http://www.weightlossforall.com/foods-rich-sodium.htm
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    1 cup chopped celery = 80 mg. salt :ohwell: It's something!
  • chgudnitz
    chgudnitz Posts: 4,079
    According to the American Heart Association, the daily required amount of sodium for an adult is 500mg. The maximum intake should be 2,300mg a day. If you are within that range, ignore what MFP is setting as your daily goal.

    This is not a goal you want to reach or even come close. Hope this helps a little.
  • shalinik78
    shalinik78 Posts: 82
    I know it's a strange request, but i need to add sodium to my diet. I try to avoid processed foods, so looking for things that are naturally high in salt?

    Short of pouring some salt on my hand and licking it off.

    Or tequila shooters

    :laugh:

    Well I eat calabash curry ( very quick and easy to make and goes well with rice ) its a very rich source of natural sodium and it gives about 8000 mg in a cup. So I make this once a week :) Let me know if this interests you I would love to share the cooking style.
  • RedHotRunner
    RedHotRunner Posts: 850 Member
    According to the American Heart Association, the daily required amount of sodium for an adult is 500mg. The maximum intake should be 2,300mg a day. If you are within that range, ignore what MFP is setting as your daily goal.

    This is not a goal you want to reach or even come close. Hope this helps a little.

    I'm actually going by doctor's orders, not MFP. My blood pressure is naturally low, and since i've been eating less processed foods, it's gone even lower. I'm getting headaches and dizzy spells.
  • RedHotRunner
    RedHotRunner Posts: 850 Member
    I just found this chart! check it out! Some are foods you'll probably want to avoid, but it's a decent list.

    http://www.weightlossforall.com/foods-rich-sodium.htm

    Thank you! That's very helpful!
  • RedHotRunner
    RedHotRunner Posts: 850 Member
    Anchovies?

    I love anchovies - good idea!!
  • czewwhat
    czewwhat Posts: 8,715
    Soy sauce! Season everything with it! yummmmmmmm

    :laugh:

    but soy sauce isn't really a "natural" food...

    oh I got the" naturally high" part mixed up with natural. Soy sauce is quite high there is even a low sodium version! Just trying to help! I prefer a Hawaiian brand "Aloha Shoyu" Delicious. others I have tried are just Briney.
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    chickpeas are high in sodium.
  • RedHotRunner
    RedHotRunner Posts: 850 Member
    chickpeas are high in sodium.

    Thank you - I can make homemade hummus.

    You are all very helpful!
  • j4nash
    j4nash Posts: 1,719 Member
    salsa
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