You’re doing everything "right." Eating healthier. Moving more. Maybe even counting calories or carbs. But the scale won’t budge. Before you blame yourself or your metabolism, consider this: could the real culprit be salt?
Salt is the seasoning we never question. It’s on every restaurant table, in every processed snack, and hidden in so-called "healthy" convenience foods. Yet excessive sodium intake isn’t just bad for your blood pressure — it may be quietly derailing your weight loss efforts in ways most diets completely overlook.
This guide breaks down the physiology of sodium, its impact on water retention, metabolism, and appetite, and introduces science-backed, flavor-packed seasoning alternatives that help you shed pounds without sacrificing taste.
Section 1: The Water Weight Trap — How Sodium Bloats Your Cells