Sodium

[SleeveShelly 75]

Are we supposed to watch our sodium intake? I am addicted to dill pickle spears!!!!

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

Something about those yummy pickles!! I crave them too. On top of that I crave green olives. I just allow myself the olives in my salad and the pickles in my tuna.

But, I do eat them a la carte as well. They are so good! But yes they have sodium -__-

[Eat That Frog 53]

Do you have problems with your blood pressure?

[RickM 1,753]

Sodium usually isn't a big issue with us during the loss phase as we are eating such reduced amounts that compliance with the typical 2400 mg per day max RDA guideline comes almost automatically - but it is worth checking the levels with whatever tracking program you are using if you think you are having enough to be concerned about. Higher Sodium levels can work to retain Water and impede your loss some, so that is something to look into if you are stalling frequently.

As important, if not more so than sodium is the companion Potassium intake which should be around 4700mg per day minimum and is a real tough target for us to hit, particularly for low carbers (and it isn't supplemented well with our usual supplements.) Your doc should be keeping track of your potassium levels with periodic blood tests as that is one that can get you into trouble.

[Ready4success 380]

Something about those yummy pickles!! I crave them too. On top of that I crave green olives. I just allow myself the olives in my salad and the pickles in my tuna.< p>But' date=' I do eat them a la carte as well. They are so good! But yes they have sodium -__-[/quote']

I use a few green olives to mash into my chicken. It gives a great flavor, and adds moistness.