2006-07-07 08:44:52 · 21 answers · asked by tina k 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Do not eliminate it complteley. Salt, sodium choloride, is very much needed in a healthy diet. Sodium is a valuable neurtransmitter, chemical sending messages across synapses between nerves and it is necessary to maintain proper electrolytic balance in the fluids of your body.
2006-07-07 08:49:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my father had a heart attack, he went to a nutritionist who told him it's best not to have salt at all in any meal because it's an unhealthy preservative that people no longer need. Other things the nutritionist said were "if you have meat, make it no larger than a deck of cards" and "eat salads without dressing since the dressing is what adds the fat." Most people forget little pointers like those when they are concerned with dieting, so just remember to do those things as well as cut back on the salt. It'll help a WHOLE lot.
But don't forget, with every diet you should also EXERCISE. Great eatting habits won't burn body fat like great exercise added in can.
2006-07-07 15:57:00 · answer #2 · answered by cluelessNfashion 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sodium is a requirement for your body to survive - cutting out all salt (sodium) from your diet could have disastrous results. The US gov has set standards for how much of various minerals we need, including sodium. RDA on the back of a package means "recommended daily allowance." That means it's recommended you have some every day! But it's a very small amount.
Cutting back on salt, however, is probably a good idea. I've started looking at sodium content on everything I buy and it's almost insane. One frozen dinner can contain 40% of your RDA. One serving of canned tomatoes - SERVING, not can - can contain like 30%. Most of us are getting FAR too much salt.
So. Watch your diet. Use fresh veggies/meats/products when possible. Chances are if you're living in the U.S., you're taking in far too much salt to begin with. So cutting back won't hurt you at all. I spoke with my doctor about sodium just yesterday (really, I did!) and she recommended using sea salt because it was healthier (I don't know why).
From site below:
Would you be better off not eating any sodium at all?
Some sodium is essential for life.
As a matter of fact, sodium is one of the main electrolytes, the primary one outside of cells.
What happens when you don't get enough sodium?
Loss of too much sodium leads to muscle cramping.
Severely inadequate levels of sodium can result in life-threatening low blood pressure ("hypotension").
2006-07-07 15:54:42 · answer #3 · answered by tagi_65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like salt, but you want to cut it out of your diet use Sea Salt. It is more expensive than the normal kind, but you don't need near as much of it. My grandfather has been using it for years and not only has it (along with his diet) helped him lose weight, it has also kept his blood pressure down. Most grocery stores have it or you can get it at a health food store.
2006-07-07 15:50:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut back. I don't think it's reasonable to cut out all the salt from your diet, which adds flavor and can't be avoided in most meals. Plus it's also our main source of sodium, a necessary nutrient in your body. However, salt does have downsides like water retention and causing high blood pressure. Recommended minimums range from 500mg per day to beyond based on the person, but I would recommend not going over 2500 mg per day (it also depends on your own body).
2006-07-07 16:06:25 · answer #5 · answered by krabby8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The body needs salt, just as much as it needs any other mineral, the only problem is, that salt is a flavor enhancer and is sitting on everybodies kitchen table.
The human body needs about 1500-2000 miligrams a day, however you might get more than this just from food, dont use the table salt anymore, but make sure you get some sodium with your meals, especially after exercise, and dont forget potassium, which works with sodium.
2006-07-07 15:51:32 · answer #6 · answered by two_skrus_luse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just cut back the body need some salt
2006-07-07 15:49:29 · answer #7 · answered by Kat A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to add any salt to your food, you already get salt through the food you eat. And I wouldn't cut it out of a diet. Salt is an important nutrient for your body.
2006-07-07 15:48:58 · answer #8 · answered by powhound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should cut down on salt because it makes you retain water and you will think you aren't losing because of the water weight and give up easily.
2006-07-07 15:48:39 · answer #9 · answered by nastaany1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no not all together. yr body needs a certain amount of salt to be healthy. this article will explain more with dieting and foods
2006-07-07 15:47:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋