Low Sodium Diet

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The low sodium diet is built around the idea that dieters consume more sodium than recommended for a healthy lifestyle. Excess sodium is thought to cause water retention, kidney problems, high blood pressure, hypertension and a host of other chronic diseases. The low sodium diet combats this problem by promoting foods that are low in sodium or advertised as sodium free. Some experts recommend that dieters cook meals at home instead of using pre-packaged foods that are known to be high in sodium. Dieters on a low sodium diet are required to consume less than 2300 milligrams of sodium daily. This diet is not designed for a specific amount of time nor for rapid weight loss; rather, it is thought to promote a lifelong, healthy lifestyle.

• Pros

  1. May Help Lower Water Retention
  2. May Control Hypertension
  3. May Lower Blood Pressure

• Cons

  1. May Not Result In Weight Loss
  2. May Cause Dizziness
  3. Requires the Need to Monitor Sodium Intake

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