How much difference does "salt" really make?

[oneandthesame]

just wondering cause I thought about it and I sprinkle the stuff on just about everything I eat, if I were to cut out the added salt do you think it would make a big difference? I'll let you know. Also are other spices okay, like pepper onion and garlic?

 

[Stryc-9]

It would make a huge difference - not only with blood pressure, etc., but also for water retention (if your trying to lean down). If you normally add a lot of salt to your food, trying cutting it out for a few weeks. You'll throw your salt shaker in the garbage!!

 

[oneandthesame]

okay, but what about garlic, onion, pepper, are these still okay for leaning down?

 

[Mr.X]

okay, but what about garlic, onion, pepper, are these still okay for leaning down?

Actually, salt can be implemented for at least 10-12 weeks of the diet (sodium) w/o major problems like BP. The only thing that might come about is the water retention. I would say keep it to a minimum, but unless you're doing a show, you can still have some salt. (not meaning 80x a day).

Garlic, onions, pepper are probably my best friends when I diet: them and green veggies. The answer is: THEY ARE GREAT FOR DIETING AND OTHER INSTANCES.

Mr.X

 

[nowuhavetoodie]

alright check this out, for pre-contest i add salt to everything, unitll around week 10 of dieting. adding salt to everything actually raises aldrostone levels; thus forth , promoting less water retention.

 

[anthrax]

BTW don't use Lo Salt (potassium + sodium) : it tastes horrible

 

[SOLID]

I noticed Lou F. adding salt to his meals in Pumping Iron, I always thought it was bad, so I've stayed away from excess salting of foods.

 

[Mr.X]

I noticed Lou F. adding salt to his meals in Pumping Iron, I always thought it was bad, so I've stayed away from excess salting of foods.

On a side note, you can always sodium load and deplete for a contest.

Mr.X