A new study might just debunk – or at least decrease the severity of – the long-held belief that sodium (salt) leads to bloating and high blood pressure. When a body doesn’t have enough sodium, people’s cravings for salty foods that go unmet can lead to cravings for other unhealthy food (fat, empty calories, etc). This new study is based on older data of tests in mice, so it’s important to consider one’s overall diet when trying to lose weight, realizing that one single component like salt is part of the bigger picture.
Key Takeaways:
- One doctor suggests that food cravings centered around a food people deprive themselves of is probably a behavioral issue and not a change in brain chemistry.
- To feel full, while eating less, it’s a good idea to pay attention to how much fiber they’re consuming.
- It’s important to remember that foods listed as low sodium can have other nutrient lacks, like too much sugar.
“Focusing on just removing salt from one’s diet isn’t going to be the golden ticket to losing weight because in doing so, they’re disregarding other nutritional factors that are essential for weight loss.”
Read more: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/low-salt-diet-weight-gain