Ladies!

If you’re like most people, you’re eating WAY LESS salt during this challenge than you were before you started. That’s because we’re focused on eating real, whole foods and not processed foods or restaurant-cooked meals (notorious for high sodium!).

But it’s still important to keep an eye on your overall sodium intake. You know how some people say they have a “sweet tooth”? Well, some of us can have a “salt tooth” and naturally prefer salty foods.

The truth is, even if you work out, too much sodium can raise your blood pressure, and high blood pressure is linked to heart disease (the number one killer in the US!). 

Healthy blood pressure is considered below 120/80 … your top number (systolic) should be below 120, and the bottom number (diastolic) should be below 80. 

Now, obviously our bodies do require SOME sodium to keep our electrolyte levels in check. Most of us get too much, though. The Centers for Disease control recommends we get less than 2,300 mg of sodium a day … but they say most of us get more than 3,400 mg!

In addition to watching your intake of processed foods, it’s important to also watch out how much salt (sodium) we’re sprinkling on our foods. Even natural, mineral-rich salts can play a role! 

If you think you’re getting too much, try squeezing some fresh lemon or lime on your food, or using a salt-free spice blend. But please AVOID salt substitutes … they can really mess up your blood chemistry!

Yours in health!

Sharon Morrison

Fitness With Heart

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