It’s tough not to slip up at least once…
We all know it’s important to keep our sodium levels in check to keep our body healthy in the long haul, but a slip-up is sometimes inevitable when we’re working long hours and under the pressures of modern life!
To prevent the bloated feeling, check out these top tips to beat the bulge.
However, if it’s already too late and you’re post-salty binge at this stage, just follow these simple tips.
Hydrate
Water should be your new best friend after consuming too much salt. It might sound counter-productive to drink a lot when you’re feeling bloated, but it will help you feel better in the long run and it will move the salt out of your system sooner.
Drink up!
Sweat It Out
You might feel like you’d be more likely to roll than run down the hill at the moment, but doing cardiovascular exercise is the best thing to do. You will feel better after exercising, believe us. If you have access to a sauna, you’re laughing… this is a huge help to the body as it starts to sweat out all the toxins.
Load Up On Potassium
You can reach for supplements, but eating fruit and vegetables that are rich in potassium lowers sodium levels naturally. Stock up on bananas, potatoes or some leafy greens to top up your potassium levels.
Stock up on fruit, guaranteed to fight dehydration too!
Cut Back
Be sure to cut back on the salt intake for the days following your binge. Focus on eating healthy, natural wholefoods. Steer away from the salt on the dinner table and choose low-sodium snacks during the day.
