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How Salt Affects a Healthy Weight Loss Program

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 16:18:23 +0000

In our efforts to lead a healthy lifestyle and either lose weight or maintain it, we normally focus our efforts on getting plenty of exercise, taking vitamins and supplements, and eating a healthy diet. While these factors are very important to a healthy weight loss program, many believe that too much sodium or salt could hinder weight loss efforts or cause weight gain. Exactly what causes people to gain weight or lose weight?

In order to lose weight permanently and in a healthy manner, we must burn more fat calories than we eat. This is a very simple yet very important definition since there are various other things we often do that cause us to lose or gain weight that are neither effective nor permanent. Permanent, effective weight loss only occurs when fat is reduced and a diet that’s high in sodium will not aid with fat reduction.

A diet that’s high in sodium or salt causes water retention. When you retain water you will gain weight, but it’s this weight gain is not permanent. On the other hand, when you lower your sodium intake, temporary weight loss is possible. Keep in mind that this weight loss is temporary since you have lost only water weight.

High sodium diets should be avoided since they are bad for you. Not because of the temporary weight gain you may experience, but because of the effects it has on your cardiovascular system, digestive system, immune system, and blood pressure. Generally, consuming too much sodium isn’t good for your health. The general rule is that people should consume no more than 2400 mg of sodium each day, but the average American consumes in excess of 3500 mg daily.

For the sake of your health, take the time to read labels and limit the amount of sodium you consume to less than 2400 mg daily. If you were to reduce your sodium intake to less than 1800 mg daily you would likely lose several pounds rather quickly. The human body requires just 400-800 mg of sodium per day for operate optimally.

You should get used to reading labels and paying attention to the fat, calories, sodium, and sugar content in foods you eat. You should avoid using table salt, instant foods, sport drinks, Soy Sauce, MDG, and many canned foods. Canned soup is normally has a high sodium content. While these foods are known to have high sodium contents, you should check all labels carefully.

You can often offset some of the negative effects of eating a high sodium diet be adding additional potassium. However, it is best to reduce the amount of sodium you consume while adding potassium to your diet.

We need to understand that our health is our most valuable commodity. We can maintain our health while losing weight by burning more fat than we consume. You can burn extra fat with regular exercise and nutritious vitamin supplements. By eating a diet that is low fat and including high fiber foods like 100% whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, and nuts you will be setting yourself up for permanent weight loss success.

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