-=PCTechTalk=- Re: OT : Salt in the diet

Judith, I hope you also watch out for potassium chloride, which is a 
substitute and also causes fluid build up, regular potassium is ok.  I have 
congestive heart trouble and also have to watch for all the ways chloride is 
hidden.
Bob T
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Judith/agoodread.com" <jtb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 8:00 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: OT : Salt in the diet


> Haven't put salt on anything for 40 years.  My Mother who is 86
> loves salt and not good with her congestive heart failure.  Too
> much sodium and she retains fluid which makes it hard for her to
> breathe.
>
> So now that I do the grocery buying, I always look at the sodium
> content in all her foods.  It's a delicate balance.  She can
> gain 4 to 6 pounds in a day if she's not careful with her fluid
> and sodium intake.
>
> Does she get annoyed at my constant vigilance -- you bet.  But
> I've seen her gasping for breath that's not a pretty sight.
>
> Judith


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