Sodium and retaining water

[Mr.X]

Does eating a lot of canned vegetables have a big impact on the amount of sodium and water retention? I eat a ton of canned vegetables just because they are quick and easy...should I be switching to frozen, or doesn't it make that much of a difference??

Most canned foods are loaded w/ sodium and/or preservatives that allow for actual PH imbalance in the stomach and water-retention. If you eat enough of the canned foods, it will become a problem w/ sub-q water.

Mr.X

 

[anthrax]

Frozen vegetables have no added sodium

it is much better than canned food

 

[Dougly]

As far as water retention is concerned, how much sodium is too much during a given day?

 

[borg4902]

Does the tuna in a pouch have a lot of water in it?

 

[Mr.X]

Does the tuna in a pouch have a lot of water in it?

It has a bit of water in it, not too much, but it DOES have sodium.

Mr.X

 

[Dougly]

Would rinsing and draining a can of salmon help cut some sodium?

 

[Mr.X]

Would rinsing and draining a can of salmon help cut some sodium?

It would help, but you'll still have the sodium that is in the meat - almost being marinadet in the salt.

Mr.X