What foods should someone on a diet low in sodium eat?

Answer 1

Sodium is an essential nutrient required by the body for maintaining proper blood pressure and for providing channels of nerve signaling.

Deficiency of sodium is rare, but can occur in people after excessive vomiting.

Over-consumption of sodium can lead to high blood pressure which in turn leads to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

Sources of sodium:

Table Salt, Fish, Meat, Cheese, Cucumber etc.

Answer 2

Most foods that taste "salty" - and indeed, many foods that don't - are good sources of sodium. Processed foods are widely known for their high sodium levels (e.g. potato chips, canned soups, processed meats, snack foods).

HOWEVER, very few people should intentionally try to raise their levels of sodium, as the vast major exceed the daily recommended amount already.

Answer 3

That should really not be a concern in our modern culture with so many processed foods. If you eat anything that comes in a bag, box, or can once a day you have already consumed the daily recommended amount of sodium, or salt.

Answer 4

There are several great websites online where you can get helpful lists of low sodium foods. You will want to check out" http://alsosalt.com/lowsodium or try http://www.lowsodiumblog.com and see what you can find for your diet.

Answer 5

The most common form of sodium used is table salt, which is 40% sodium. One teaspoon of table salt contains 2,300 milligrams of sodium.

Answer 6

If you were on a low sodium diet you shold eat foods that are low in sodium. Apples are a good low sodium food. You can also eat things like vegetables,beans,whole grains,fish and eggs.

Answer 7

Simply put, increase sodium intake. Monitor your salt intake by reading nutrition lables. If your intake is not at the recommended levels, add (iodized) table salt to your meals in moderation.