High sodium bodybuilding foods

[DarinK]

What are some foods we bodybuilders commonly eat that are high in sodium? The first two that come to my mind are egg whites and tuna. Just looked at the slice of whole wheat bread in my kitchen, it had 170mg per slice. That seems really high for just a slice of bread.
I am still trying to figure out why they need to put that much sodium in a slice of bread.

[Marius_Ursus]

What are some foods we bodybuilders commonly eat that are high in sodium? The first two that come to my mind are egg whites and tuna. Just looked at the slice of whole wheat bread in my kitchen, it had 170mg per slice. That seems really high for just a slice of bread.
I am still trying to figure out why they need to put that much sodium in a slice of bread.

They don't. Is there high fructose corn syrup in it, too? The only reason I can imagine putting sodium in bread at all is to act as a foil for the oversweet flavor of HFCS.

[dbx]

I don't know the answer as to why, but I can tell you you don't need to be concerned with it since you lift regularly. Salt-a-phobia isn't a good thing, but is all too common. For athletes, the RDA allowance is very low, and doesn't take into account the exertion put forth, water we consume daily and sweat out, the fact that most of us largely avoid processes foods, etc.. And salt is an essential building block for muscle growth. So, when it comes to sodium, don't sweat it.

[Marius_Ursus]

I don't know the answer as to why, but I can tell you you don't need to be concerned with it since you lift regularly. Salt-a-phobia isn't a good thing, but is all too common. For athletes, the RDA allowance is very low, and doesn't take into account the exertion put forth, water we consume daily and sweat out, the fact that most of us largely avoid processes foods, etc.. And salt is an essential building block for muscle growth. So, when it comes to sodium, don't sweat it.

LOL

Tried to rep, but BB.com says I'm not allowed to rep you.

[m1k3g0rd]

Seems to me that there's a ton of salt in almost every kind of food that is 'processed' in any way. To most people salt is what gives everything its flavor. Personally, I can't stand the taste of salt - and I know, someone's going to ask 'What exactly does salt taste like?'. To me, it's bitter.

[uncleroman]

Seems to me that there's a ton of salt in almost every kind of food that is 'processed' in any way. To most people salt is what gives everything its flavor. Personally, I can't stand the taste of salt - and I know, someone's going to ask 'What exactly does salt taste like?'. To me, it's bitter.hmmm its not salty?

[Marius_Ursus]

To me salt tastes as a form of sour. I love citrus and vinegar sour, but I hate salt-sour.

I love sea salt, though because it tastes mineral-salt-sour and not salt sour.

See...flavors are like ogres.

[DarinK]

They don't. Is there high fructose corn syrup in it, too? The only reason I can imagine putting sodium in bread at all is to act as a foil for the oversweet flavor of HFCS.No, there isn't any HFCS in it. I also have low sodium Ezekiel bread . Greatest bread I've ever tasted. Right?



I don't know the answer as to why, but I can tell you you don't need to be concerned with it since you lift regularly. Salt-a-phobia isn't a good thing, but is all too common. For athletes, the RDA allowance is very low, and doesn't take into account the exertion put forth, water we consume daily and sweat out, the fact that most of us largely avoid processes foods, etc.. And salt is an essential building block for muscle growth. So, when it comes to sodium, don't sweat it.What RDA should athletes go by? I'm still not clear on that. I heard you can sweat out a 1000mg of sodium in one hard workout. Is that average?

[Marius_Ursus]

No, there isn't any HFCS in it. I also have low sodium Ezekiel bread . Greatest bread I've ever tasted. Right?

Yeah, I love that stuff!

I also like Heidelberg breads a lot.

[dbx]

What RDA should athletes go by? I'm still not clear on that. I heard you can sweat out a 1000mg of sodium in one hard workout. Is that average?

I can't tell you what RDA to go by (dozens of variables). I'm merely saying athletic types shouldn't be obsessed with it or worry when they cross over the RDA for the avg person. And I can't say if 1000mg is average, but it wouldn't surprise me a bit. Bottom line: if you do strenuous exercise a few times per week, normally avoid processed foods, drink plenty of water, and don't have HBP......then don't give it a second thought.

[oldsuperman]

I am still trying to figure out why they need to put that much sodium in a slice of bread.

Cuz it tastes goooood! ;)


I don't know the answer as to why, but I can tell you you don't need to be concerned with it since you lift regularly. Salt-a-phobia isn't a good thing, but is all too common. For athletes, the RDA allowance is very low, and doesn't take into account the exertion put forth, water we consume daily and sweat out, the fact that most of us largely avoid processes foods, etc.. And salt is an essential building block for muscle growth. So, when it comes to sodium, don't sweat it.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

uh huh!

[DarinK]

Yeah, I love that stuff!

I also like Heidelberg breads a lot.lol, that was a joke, but its awesome you really like it. I tolerate Ezekiel bread because it's healthy.


I can't tell you what RDA to go by (dozens of variables). I'm merely saying athletic types shouldn't be obsessed with it or worry when they cross over the RDA for the avg person. And I can't say if 1000mg is average, but it wouldn't surprise me a bit. Bottom line: if you do strenuous exercise a few times per week, normally avoid processed foods, drink plenty of water, and don't have HBP......then don't give it a second thought.Thanks, I drink plenty of water and haven't eaten processed foods for years. I'm not going to worry about it too much.

[Bronzebird]

I learned to love CC this summer as a high protein meal while at work. I did a pole that was succesful to show 1-2 pounds of CC per week was very common with the BB'rs.

[StressMonkey]

Turkey jerky!