why are we adivsed to eat less salt while we are dieting?

Question

i'm talking about diets specifically, i know we should already be cutting out salt.
i want to know how it affects weight loss

Answer 1

Salt holds onto water like a sponge. The less you consume, the less water-weight will show up on the scales.

Answer 2

Salt is an appetite stimulant, and causes water retention, to boot.

I started a low sodium/fat/sugar diet 2.5 weeks ago, and have lost over 14 lbs so far.

Answer 3

Salt helps the body retain water and thus weight. Also, as you drop the fat, salt can harm vital organs if you take in too much.

Answer 4

well my mother is one a diet she will cheat about 2 times a weak you can still eat meat fruit and vegetables.what i mean by my mom cheats is some time shell snack on ice cream candy anything like that and shes already lost thirty pounds the right way by eating the right foods like any kind of meat,fruits and vegetables. the other way to lose wait is to starve your self don't do that and she walks trails dose tie Bo and turbo jam.try my advise it might work. hope i helped.

Answer 5

salt makes you retain water which can attribute to extra weight, however, don't completely omit salt from your diet because you do need a minimal amount for proper body function, and also to ensure that you do not get dehydrated.

Answer 6

you will retain water more. this is also to avoid the plateuing of your weight. so eat french fries without salt!!!

Answer 7

Salt...raises your blood pressure...and too much salt will make you swell due to water tension.

Answer 8

See this webpage under anti-water for full explanation.

http://phifoundation.org

Answer 9

salt makes you retain water thus make you bloat and look fatter.

Answer 10

water retension...so u bloat n gain wt!