True or just my imagination? Revealing the facts: Does eating salty food really make you fat?
Have you ever felt that your body is swollen, your clothes are tight, and your face looks wider, even though you didn’t eat much, didn’t eat greasy or sweet foods, but no matter what, you feel that “something” is not normal. Many people may think that “I just have water retention, I’m not fat.” Which sounds like an excuse. But do you know that… it might be true! Because one of the causes of “swelling” and “weight gain” that we still don’t understand is eating salty foods.
How salty is considered salty?
Normally, our bodies should receive no more than 2,000 milligrams of “sodium” per day (or about 1 teaspoon of salt). But in reality… just eating sticky rice with grilled pork and nam jim jaew is already too much!
Popular foods that are high in sodium without you realizing it include:
- Mama / Instant noodles
- Frozen food
- Various dipping sauces
- Snacks
- Fried food with strong seasoning powder
True or just my imagination? Revealing the facts: Does eating salty food really make you fat?
The short answer is that sodium in food causes the หากคุณสนใจเล่นพนันออนไลน์ที่ดีที่สุด สามารถสมัครสมาชิก UFABET ได้ที่นี่ พร้อมรับโปรโมชั่นพิเศษสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ body to retain water. When the body takes in too much sodium, the blood becomes denser than normal. The body then draws water to dissolve the sodium and stores it under the skin or other parts to maintain balance. This is why we get “water retention.” The obvious symptoms are a swollen face, swollen eyes, swollen legs, bloating, and even sudden weight gain. And if we don’t get rid of the excess water (such as not drinking enough water or not exercising), our bodies will stay swollen for a long time.
So why does eating salty food make you “hungry often”?
Saltiness = stimulates the brain to release dopamine (a substance of happiness) and we will feel happy, relaxed, and delighted, and want to keep eating. The result is… we eat more without realizing it, especially if it is salty food that is high in fat or high in carbohydrates (such as French fries, instant soup, pork leg rice, etc.), which makes us eat non-stop, ending up being too full, over-calorie, and then “gaining weight” completely. And most importantly… the weight gained from water retention may discourage many people, thinking that no matter how much they lose weight, they won’t get thinner, when in fact they just need to “reduce saltiness” as well!
If we eat too much salt, what should we do to help?
- Drink more water to help flush out sodium.
- Avoid processed and frozen foods.
- Stop adding sauces, fish sauce, and soy sauce automatically.
- Choose low-sodium dipping sauces (or make your own).
- Read food labels before buying and make it a habit to check the sodium content.
Summary: Eating salty food = swelling + weight gain (without realizing it)
Sodium causes the body to retain water, resulting in “bloating” and “weight gain”. In addition, saltiness stimulates appetite, making us eat more than before. Importantly, those who are losing weight must be especially careful because saltiness can slow down the results. Therefore, you don’t have to stop eating salty food immediately, but just adjust it to the right amount.