In every epic breakup we as girls sulk, think about going back and finally realize we are better stronger versions of ourselves without whatever his name was! Salt is no different.Runners often hear the opposite of salt elimination and hoard salt in our pre race pasta dinners, sports drinks, recovery drinks you name it. Sure we need long run prep but that does not give us the right to put what is equivalent to a salt lick next our bed and have at it. We need to fuel right, fuel for the workout we are about to have.
Three months ago I spoke to a friend on improving my diet. I eat lean protein, low fat, whole wheat but I was still open to improvement. Like a great friend telling you your college bad boy boyfriend is dragging you down, she sat me down and told me I needed to end my relationship with salt. Ugh!
This she promised would be my ticket to a flatter stomach. Deep down I knew she was right and set out to end it!
What I didn't know is that my ex was stalking me. After getting rid of the obviouse salt shaker, low sodium chicken broth I thought I was on the straight and narrow. Until I actually LOOKED at the side of my containers. Have you peaked at the sodium content in your pre race marinara sauce?! That sneaky bastard!
Here are a few of my breakup secrets. No salt added products and Mrs. Dash Salt Free. You can still make your favorite easy weeknight meals using canned tomatoes, sauces and broth. DelMonte, Giant Eagle and Hunts make some great versions of their products in no salt versions. A few of my favorite low carb, low fat, low salt hight protein recipes are: Microwave Chicken Fajitas, Stuffed Pepper Soup, Stuffed Peppers and Chicken Rice and Mushroom soup. Stay tuned for the details in future posts!
Now my relationship with sugar...well it's complicated. We are seeing other people (Stevia) but haven't completely called it quits.
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