Salt intake
Brind Surch
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Hi
I have been reading that athetles needing to eat more salt that normal people is this true and what sort amount should you look to eat ?
Andy
I have been reading that athetles needing to eat more salt that normal people is this true and what sort amount should you look to eat ?
Andy
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I avoid as much extra salt as possible - as you get older, it is one of the major contributors (other than smoking) to Cardio Vascular issues - high blood pressure.
After a hot race last year I must have eaten a whole bowl of nachos at the recovery tent. At times last season I'd have to get up from the couch watching tv and eat half a stock cube or a couple of teaspoons of Bouillon powder from the larder my salt carving was so intense.
I'm probably better hydrated and salt-satisfied this year and don't crave salt like I did on occasion last year, but if my body tells me to sprinkle more salt on my dinner I do it withouit any guilt.
I notice that after exercise I actually get salt deposits on my face where my sweat has dried in the heat.
Have a look at the food you eat, even if you eat well there is tonnes of salt in our food. sliced ham, cheese, any food that comes in a packet! They often add salt to preserve, and sugar to balance!