I have a question and I thought I would throw it out to you guys to see if anyone can help me out.
I have realized that the things I have been eating are very high in sodium and my buddy from my chapter said that this might be why I am not having good losses each week. So I really want to start watching the sodium intake. But I don't know what is actually considered high sodium when eating it?
What can I use for a sandwich that won't be high in sodium or sugar?
I checked out the peanutbutter it is reduced fat and that has over 200 mg of sodium in a serving of that. I think that is high. So what can I have besides that or lunch meat which I know is high like the ham I have been having for my sandwich?
Any help would be appreciated.
I have posted my menu on the menu board christie started if you want to see what I am eating to give me some ideas.
Hi
I am new to this posting stuff, have never even been to the boards, but have been around 3fc's for a couple months.
I am a member of Tops,in Canada.I have been a member since November 2000. So far I have lost about 60 lbs. I am within a few lbs from goal, but I think I'm going to lower that goal.
As for the salt, I have tried to lower that as well. This is what I do....I do not add salt to anything....I hid the salt shaker, I buy no fat lunch meat.buy no sugar jams.....there are many,many ways around things that you used to eating. I would never, ever eat peanut butter, even the light stuff.
I do hope this helps. I know this isn't a easy roadthat we have to drive, but the idea is one step at a time,and to stay on track,and you really have to believe in yourself,no matter what....
Thanks for listening, hope it helps.
Rain
Here is some information in a newsletter I get from e-diets....just arrived yesterday.
"There are many foods that have a natural diuretic effect. The menu includes: Watermelon, dandelion greens, parsley, celery, watercress, carrots, lemons, garlic, cucumber or eggplant.
You should avoid salt or eating highly processed foods that contain high sodium levels. Foods to avoid because they may make you retain water: beans, cabbage (cole slaw), broccoli, onions, asparagus, alcohol, pears, apples, peaches, cheese, ice cream and carbonated drinks."
Thank you so much for the info. The Dr actually told me today to stay away from processed foods. Like you have said. He said that it is better to have a hamburger for lunch then a sandwich. He said anything that you would put on a sandwich is processed which has a lot of salt.
BY the way rain though you might like to know this. I got the ff cheese and the ff bologna. The bologna has 560 grams of sodium in it for one slice. That is very high. So I guess I am going to try and stay away from that from now on. Except for on tuesdays and I will have the turkey rather then the ham. I think it might have less salt but I don't know for sure.
This info has helped a lot. I do eat a lot of apples and I didn't know that they can make you retain water. It is good to know.
Also rain congratulations on your 60 lb loss that is great. I have been a member of tops since nov of 2000 also but I have not done so well. I was doing great then hit a road block and got off track for a few months and I have gained back almost all that I had lost. I think I had lost like 12 lbs but now it is only 4. But I am back on track this week and I am ready to make my goal. I just keep starting over. That is what we all have to do.
Decades of evidence shows that high intakes of salt are associated with higher levels of blood pressure and increased risk of stroke and heart disease. So it's still wise to avoid too much of it rather than change your habits based on a single study.
While a recent study found that salt restriction caused blood cholesterol (including "bad" LDL cholesterol) to rise, this occurred only in people who severely restricted their salt intake for a short time, often less than one week, says Dr. Kotchen.
Some people are more salt sensitive than others and are particularly prone to developing high blood pressure in response to too much salt. And, at present, there's no test that can determine who's salt sensitive and who isn't.
How many grains? The AHA recommends we keep our daily salt intake to 2,400 mg -- that's about 1 teaspoon. Since 75% of the salt we eat is contained in processed foods, be sure to read labels and purchase low-sodium products (whenever possible) advises Dr. Kotchen.
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