How Much Salt Is Too Much Salt? | Dr. Jim Loomis Live Q&A

[@luluandmeow]

Thank you Dr Loomis and Chuck for educating us and keeping us healthy, thank you for all your time and efforts and thank you to the WFPB community

[@peter5.056]

Here's my anecdote - my mom was following Barnard's/McDougall's (et alia) dietary advice except for the SINGLE bad habit of oversalting her food - a tablespoon a day, yikes! So, she was eating 100% low fat, whole foods, plants exclusive, lots of veggies, greens, and fruit, beans, whole grains. Well that one bad habit of hers, put her in the hospital last October, with a mini stroke and a hypertensive crisis. Salt in excess can be nothing short of deadly, all on its own. So, tread lightly!

[@luluandmeow]

Thanks for sharing as I have been gradually increasing the amount of Knorr veggie stock cubes I eat a day without even realising it (up to 3 a day!) and they're mainly salt. I hope your mom is better.

[@polibm6510]

And it was not due to the fruit, beans and whole grains? So much carbohydrates couldn't be healthy...

[@polibm6510]

@@peter5.056 Diet with no salt is even worse than diet with lot of salt...

[@skippy6462]

​@@luluandmeowpeople I know say they don't add salt but use stock cubes. Unfortunately not reading labels.

[@debp7849]

Always good to see Dr. Loomis on the channel. Thanks Chuck and Dr Loomis.

[@Equinox1.5]

Adding lemon juice, with or without finely grated lemon zest, is the best salt substitute, I think, because it seems to stimulate the taste buds in a similar way to salt. I've noticed that salt-free seasonings like Mrs Dash use citric acid as a salt substitute. Lemon (or lime) would add that acid naturally. Their juices really brighten up a dish when added just before serving.

[@annamurtaugh3435]

Thank you for doing this! I was wondering about the differences in the salts.

[@luluandmeow]

A mixtures of dried herbs, onion & garlic powder on (no-oil) pan-grilled tofu tastes quite salty so I add less salt at table. I've reduced the amount of stock cube I use, I now never cook soups, etc. with it, I add some crumbled at table and mix it into the hot soup and I find I don't need to add much at all. I was surprised how quickly my taste buds adjusted. I have also halved the amount of artificial sweeteners I had been putting in my coffee for decades and again my taste buds got used to the less sweet flavour within a week, planning to go sweetener-free in the next couple of weeks and maybe even have good coffee just black or with very little plant milk.

[@smallfootprint2961]

I like a sprinkle of garlic granules, and a dash of red pepper flakes. Works perfectly for my no sos plan.

[@Daren_PNW]

I'm sure some folks are feeling... salty about this topic. Nice clip!

[@lf7065]

I use iodized sea salt. Sprouts has their own and it's really good. 🙂

[@kengrew2616]

I really learned a lot, thanks!

[@alvint2eight]

I never understood why people added salt. That's one thing I never did however fries and ketchup is loaded with salt so I am not much better (on the rare occasion) lol.

[@Equinox1.5]

Soluble acetaminophen and other soluble painkillers are also a big source of salt, especially if people have to take them regularly. Some brands can contain 400-500mg per tablet.

[@villagesteader3552]

I have chronic low sodium, to the point that when I had knee replacement surgery, they threatened to cancel my surgery if my sodium level remained low. My GP had me restrict fluids and eat typically salty food before my blood was taken (for 3days). It did raise it to just above the cut off rate. I’m very confused as to the long term effects of this condition. Can anyone shed some light on this! HELP

[@josephjude1290]

Use Coleman’s Mustard and Lea and Perkins Worcester sauce

[@cynthiab8404]

Lee and Perrins Worcestshirer Sauce has anchovies in it. It is not vegan. There are vegan versions out there. I like the one with the wizard on the label.

[@polibm6510]

Coleman’s Mustard is too spicy for me...

[@stefbmccoy8297]

This came out at a time when I was thinking about salt! I was thinking about what foods have sodium naturally and if we even need to add it at all? by the way taco bell does have sodium warnings when you order online.

[@mammajain1545]

My sodium always comes low in the test, what should I do. If I eat less salt then my sodium will be more low

[@Equinox1.5]

Are seaweeds too high in sodium? And olives, given that they are usually cured?

[@skippy6462]

Can someone link me the details about salt leeching calcium from the bones please. Dr Greger says sodium interferes with calcium absorption. Would like to read more about this topic. I've stopped sodium/salt but I did used to consume way too much salt for decades and I do have osteoporosis.

[@falsificationism]

Is lower better when it comes to sodium? Is 1,000 mg/day better than 1,500 mg/day? Is 500 mg/day even better?

[@adiposerex5150]

I never add salt and do not cook with it. I do use soy sauce on tofu.

[@gp10020]

Live now ?

[@clintp4083]

Salt+low cholesterol=bleed stroke risk? Glutened low BP after. Used salt months 150lbs40 LDL had sharp pains in head+day long storm inflammation in head yikes! 180lbs SAD diet 30 years never felt this

[@reality_design]

😊

[@samyuktagovind8748]

I was told that pink Himalayan salt didn't have microplastic in it

[@polibm6510]

I would believe that.

[@lf7065]

Please read " The Salt Fix" by Dr. James DiNicolantonio. He's an expert an all things sodium and electrolytes, and has researched this topic thoroughly. This doctor here, Dr. Loomis, is not very well informed.

[@polibm6510]

Hurrah! The voice of reason.

[@bluejean-1968]

When I started eating Celtic Sea salt, the callouses on my feet disappeared. I would never cut out good salt.

[@deancooling3480]

Surely we must distinguish between refined table salt that has been denuded of essential trace elements and minerals, and unrefined sea salt (evaporated sea water with nothing extracted) which has those healthy minerals and trace elements still present. This is what my macrobiotic training taught me 35 years ago - that for the maintenance of good health, and recovery from sickness, unrefined sea salt, in small amounts, is necessary. This can be consumed directly as sea salt, or in high quality condiments, such as miso, shoyu, tamari, etc., that contain sea salt. And for further enhancement of health through a broad spectrum of minerals (such as iodine), small amounts of seaweed regularly is of great benefit.

[@joannam.8951]

Dear Chuck, why are you smashed into a corner to host this program? It’s making me claustrophobic. How do you get out of there? Do you sleep there?

[@Mimulus2717]

Google "Lead Safe Mama" and salt. Many salts have unhealthy levels of lead. I do make kimchi and sauekraut I use a brand of seasalt from Oregon she has tested to be free of lead.

[@krawlb4walking802]

Thanks. 🌶️🌶️🥗🥙🧄😊