Halt the Salt: Part 1 By Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. - Posted Sat, Sep 02, 2006, 12:12 pm PDT

1. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, Sep 02, 2006, 6:28 pm PDT

Good idea to post on Joy! I haven't noticed before but some of my own health problems, including urinary acidity and bone strength, may be result of over salted foods i hadn't paid attention to as a kid! Can't wait to read the other parts, your health blog has always been very informative on new and recurrent subjects of health. Keep biting

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2. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Sep 03, 2006, 9:58 am PDT

this is my first time here. I am happy to learn more about salt in my diet... will return tomorrow

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3. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Sep 03, 2006, 1:41 pm PDT

Stores - reg food or health food carry lots of salt-free seasonings, but you have to like treasure hunts to find them.

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4. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Sep 03, 2006, 11:28 pm PDT

mrs dash seasonings and marinades are great alternatives to salt. you get more flavor and no sodium. enough said.

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5. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Sep 03, 2006, 11:28 pm PDT

mrs dash seasonings and marinades are great alternatives to salt. you get more flavor and no sodium. enough said.

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6. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Sep 04, 2006, 1:47 pm PDT

Does anyone know whether there is truth to the belief (which has been touted as scientific), that hypoglycemics do not need to worry about salt intake because their bodies dump salt? Thanks!!

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7. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Sep 04, 2006, 1:47 pm PDT

Does anyone know whether there is truth to the belief (which has been touted as scientific), that hypoglycemics do not need to worry about salt intake because their bodies dump salt? Thanks!!

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8. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Sep 06, 2006, 6:14 am PDT

I would like to know the difference of sodium content between kosher salt and table salt. I prefer to use a dash of kosher when I cook. But since kosher is flakes of salt, and therefore lighter, wouldn't I get less sodium from, say, 1/4 t kosher than 1/4 t table salt? This has been driving me crazy, and I can't find any information on this. I AM trying to cut back on my sodium, but occasionally I have to have a little bit!! Can anyone help me on this?

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9. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Sep 06, 2006, 6:15 am PDT

I would like to know the difference of sodium content between kosher salt and table salt. I prefer to use a dash of kosher when I cook. But since kosher is flakes of salt, and therefore lighter, wouldn't I get less sodium from, say, 1/4 t kosher than 1/4 t table salt? This has been driving me crazy, and I can't find any information on this. I AM trying to cut back on my sodium, but occasionally I have to have a little bit!! Can anyone help me on this?

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10. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Sep 06, 2006, 6:16 am PDT

I would like to know the difference of sodium content between kosher salt and table salt. I prefer to use a dash of kosher when I cook. But since kosher is flakes of salt, and therefore lighter, wouldn't I get less sodium from, say, 1/4 t kosher than 1/4 t table salt? This has been driving me crazy, and I can't find any information on this. I AM trying to cut back on my sodium, but occasionally I have to have a little bit!! Can anyone help me on this?

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11. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Sep 06, 2006, 9:21 am PDT

Interesting info. new take on salt.peace

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12. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Sep 08, 2006, 10:59 am PDT

Thanks, this is really informative and helps me make good choices.

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13. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Sep 08, 2006, 11:01 am PDT

very good info for people to know; I've had 2 heart attacks 5 years ago all attributed to pretty much the same thing SALT!!!! people need to be aware of the fact you can survive without table salt, it caused me alot of medical problems, look forward to reading more about your study.

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14. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Sep 08, 2006, 11:05 am PDT

Yes Kosher salt has less sodium than regular table salt. Regular table salt has 580mg per teaspoon as Kosher salt has about 420mg per teaspoon. Hope this helps you out.

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15. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Sep 08, 2006, 12:21 pm PDT

why not use potassium chloride?

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