Tammy Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 I'm wondering if any others here grew up in a home that didn't use salt on their foods? I'm wondering if this could of had a long term effect as to how I ended up with POTS. Not sure, just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potsgirl Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 My mother was very into 'healthy' cooking, and we used very little salt. It's funny, because I crave it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 I doubt it, but I did wonder that at one point. My mom rarely uses salt in her cooking--which didn't seem odd to me growing up, but is unusual. We also did not eat a lot of processed foods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayjay Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 I grew up with very little salt. My mom makes everything from scratch. I used to drink the juice out of the pickle jar (gross)!!I only use salt now b/c I was told too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfie Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 we didn't ever eat much processed food and didn't use salt in cooking. My mother salts her own food, but never for the family. I personally do not care for salt on 90% of things, so getting enough salt for me is like torture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nforste Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Same here, we never ate much processed food and Mum never cooked with salt. I grew up thinking that salt was really bad for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 We didn't eat excessively salty food, but my mom did use salt in cooking - just enough to enhance the food's flavor.I did have lots of salt anytime we would eat out. Chicken nuggets and french fries were always a favorite of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 My mom used salt in cooking and after she died, my dad started cooking. My husband frequently referred to dad's meals as coming from the Morton's (salt) recipe book. (lol) I've always been happy to add salt to most all my food my whole life. When I had my big crash last summer though, everything was tasting super salty to me.... even fresh fruits and vegetables.... and I could hardly stand to eat even a couple of bites.We didn't eat much processed foods... for what it's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 I have craved salty foods all my life. I would take salt over sweet any day, always felt that way.I sometimes wonder if my high salt diet, and the fact that I rode my bike everywhere and really strong legs, kept POTS at bay until I was into adulthood and out of shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogini Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 We used plenty of salt/seasonings in our cooking at home - it was also from scratch but I would not say it was low salt. Though after I got sick I tried going to a nutritionist who said I wasn't getting enough salt for even an average person. That's when I was out of the house and trying to eat "healthy". Since then I have added two cups of broth to my diet and that has helped a lot. I don't think salt intake played a factor in my developing POTS, but I definitely feel better if I keep up the salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rach73 Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 HiI grew up in a house where we didn't use salt and mum made everything from scratch. Probably had more salt when I left home due to working and not being bothered to eat properly. I still don't really like salt, although I crave ready salted crisps (chips). This is an interesting thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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