sodium question

[Cbelle]

Does anyone know the recommended amount of sodium we should get per day? I think I'm way overdoing it.

 

[Debra]

The DRV is 2400 mg per day. Some people are sensitive to sodium (leading to higher blood pressure) & some aren't.

 

[Cbelle]

Thanks! I don't know how much I was getting but until last weekend I was eating a lean cuisine for lunch and dinner plus 2 v8s (don't do too many veggies unfortunately) and I know all of those are super high in sodium....I've since cut back and paid more attention in the hopes of losing weight.

 

[naughtoj]

Cbelle..'
Although it is always commendable to cut back a high salt diet, it will not make you lose fat. It will only help you lose water weight. Just making sure you understand that....