Your Weight In Salt

Studies show that people who eat more salt tend to weigh more. Eating a lot of salt can cause your body to retain more water. But the BIGGER reason is found in the types of foods that have higher levels of sodium i.e. fast food, fried foods, chips, snacks and bread. All these tend to have higher calories and also trigger that sweet tooth to balance out the taste.

Too much salt in your diet can also cause problems with your blood pressure as your body will retain extra water trying to wash the salt out of your system. The added water puts stress on your heart and blood vessels. If you currently have high blood pressure, please consult your doctor to know the acceptable amount of daily sodium in your diet.

To keep your food full of flavor and to reduce your sodium you may try some of these alternatives:

• Garlic

• Dried onion or onion powder

• Ground black pepper

• Smoked paprika

• Truffle oil

• Rosemary

• Red pepper flakes

• Apple cider vinegar

• Sage

• Dill

• Tarragon

Bottom line is to bring down the sodium you consume in order to avoid water retention and weight gain. To help you do this, we encourage you to become a member at SanciFit. By becoming a member you will join others that are taking the same path and can learn from their experiences as well. We hope this helps and that we will see you soon!