20 saltiest foods in America

I love salt but I try to watch my intake for a few reasons:

1. I don't like feeling bloated
2. I've noticed it seems to hinder weight loss
3. Just part of eating a healthier diet

However, I have also noticed that if I don't get enough sodium my workouts suffer. I feel like I'm lacking energy or end up getting headaches. Like everything else, moderation is key.
 
I'm not a huge fan of salt. Or pepper. I avoid them as much as I can. And if theres a food thats too salty, I just dont eat it.

I'm the same way about butter. Hate the taste, hate the texture, hate it completely.

That pink salt sounds snazzy tho. Kinda makes me wanna buy it just to see how it tastes!
 
I just read that Caesar Salad is one of the saltiest foods but now I can't find that article. It has anchovies and parmesan cheese in the dressing. Then salty croutons and more parmesan cheese on top.
 
Table salt (same as sea salt) is sodium chloride. Salt substitute is potassium chloride, which is also a salt, chemically. If you are trying to avoid sodium for blood pressure or heart reasons, you should definitely talk to your doctor about salt substitutes. Potassium is something that the body needs, but as with everything, you do not want to over do it, and high dosages can be particularly harmful if you are on certain medications.

As for strictly water retention of salt vs. salt substitute, I don't know that anything has been determined, but I'd be inclined to think that potassium chloride would have a similar effect.
 
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