Curious craving ...

[Rebbekka Mead]

Suddenly I am craving salt!

I usually do NOT use salt for cooking, I buy unsalted butter (even before changing my eating lifestyle) ... and I am drinking tons of water.

I'm stumped!

Anybody??

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Curious craving ...

Have something salty!

[Elizellen]

Re: Curious craving ...

As Atkins is a diuretic to some extent, you can end up short on vital minerals including salt.

So if you feel you need salt, add some to your food.

Are you taking any minerals or vitamins now?

[Rebbekka Mead]

Re: Curious craving ...

Have something salty!

HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

Are you taking any minerals or vitamins now?

Actually, no. I am not. I am not a very good supplement taker. Never have been. I wouldn't even know what supplements to take!


Perhaps I didn't make myself clear enough. One of the reasons why this Lifestyle Change is so good for me is I never have been a big carbs eater. Chips, etc. were never on my 'must have' list. So, for me to have these incredible cravings for salt is highly unusual! And, I get these cravings mostly when I am NOT hungry, so to "eat something salty" would mean (to me) force myself to eat.


But, if you're saying this is not unusual, then I will relax and keep going! :

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Curious craving ...

>>I wouldn't even know what supplements to take!>>

As you know from reading the book, Dr. Atkins recommends at least a multi-vitamin without iron.