Salt craving

[Dianyla]

I tend to not like very many salty foods, and so if I'm not careful I can get prone to mild hyponatremia. One way to tell is if your sweat is not very salty. If it's running clear you're probably deficient. I've often joked about needing to install a little saltlick on the shoulder strap of my camelback so that I can just turn my head and swipe it with my tongue every so often.

I find that a good salty broth like miso soup works wonders. In fact, between that and the carb/protein combination of sushi, I would venture to say that a Hedonist Trip To Sushiland is the best ride preparation meal ever. Screw pasta!

I'm a big fan of Morton's Lite Salt which is half sodium chloride, half potassium chloride. It's in most supermarkets in a light blue container.

[KnottedYet]

Sometimes I really crave salt, too.

And I feel fabulous after I give in to it. I guess I need the salt then (either mentally or physically).

[kiwi girl]

I can totally relate. A couple of years ago I did a nine day ride in Australia in hotter weather than I was used to. While wanting a beer at the end of the day is very normal for me I also had the biggest cravings for a packet of potato crisps to go with it every day

[Geonz]

I love salt and it loves me, and my blood pressure is on the low side. It's my understanding that if you don't have high blood pressure, then salt's not a problem. However, I wouldn't say I get *cravings* for it... though I LUV LUV LUV crunchy pretzel salt on cheese.

[Lab lover]

If you truly listen to your body, it will certainly tell you what it needs. I think your salt craving is the whisper of a healthy body. The people that hear this best are normal in weight and body composition. Food does not excite them, but they eat to keep up energy and hydration. Now, we are hard pressed to be this ideal, but athletic folks usually do this well. Some Salty drinks can cause nausea, but salt is easier to get in foods. Try this---after a ride/ race more than 3-4 hours long, have two large pickles. I'll bet your salt craving feels satisfied. I did a 20 mile run and had to put a bag of tostitos by the nightstand. Rock on, Lisa!

[chickwhorips]

i just made a really bad stew that was way to salty. maybe i should've sent you some.

[CyclChyk]

I've had cravings to where I would shake salt into my hand and lick it to satify the craving. And I am referring to the times when tequila wasn't present.....

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Try this---after a ride/ race more than 3-4 hours long, have two large pickles. I'll bet your salt craving feels satisfied....Rock on, Lisa!

As in rock salt? Mmmm.... Hey a coincidence...I had a pickle craving today (and NO I'm NOT!) and I ate a few pickles this afternoon. And Cyclechick- since I was little I've done the licking salt out of my hand thing- on occasion. I wouldn't say my salt liking was out of control at all, just always have loved salt and never try to avoid it. Happily, my health blood pressure are excellent, so I dont get told to avoid salt.