Salt in Daily Diet

[shootingstar]

Maybe the food manufacturers want to pump up more sales in Canada.

Actually some of the food network cooking shows aren't too healthy for how some chefs just liberally salt their food. I am being critical because many people are highly influenced by TV/visual images.

[firenze11]

Maybe the food manufacturers want to pump up more sales in Canada.

I'm not too sure about that since All Bran looks like it's one of foods that has a ton more sodium up here than the US. I think, generally, All Bran buyers are looking to be more healthy by adding fiber, lowering sugar, etc. Or at least that's what I've come across personally and what has been stereotyped.

It's not like they're just talking about Spaghettios and Lucky Charms.

I agree about the food network chefs though. Sometimes I'm shocked at how much they add. But then again it's the Food Network, not the Health Channel. There are some health conscious shows on there but for the most part they're looking to satisfy the maximum amount of tastebuds.

[OakLeaf]

This article has a chart of average electrolyte losses in sweat.

Unfortunately it doesn't give a primary source reference, and the single position paper they cite recommends sodium intake of 500-700 mg per liter of water, not the higher amount the article recommends (and it doesn't discuss other electrolytes). I didn't go through and read all the studies cited in the ACSM position paper.

But even according to the ACSM's lower guidelines, on a ride of moderate distance, heat, humidity and intensity - say four hours sweating out two regular sized bottles of water (1.3 liters) an hour - that would translate into 2.5 - 3.5 grams of sodium needing to be replaced, or a teaspoon to a teaspoon and a half of salt.