Pepper

[jack3d]

I do not use salt on my foods as I am worried about sodium. I use a lot of pepper though. Is this bad for me?

[LtL]

No.

LtL

[Ryano]

Actually, I think I heard that pepper has some antioxidents in it.

[Rich Knapp]

Originally Posted by jack3d

I do not use salt on my foods as I am worried about sodium. I use a lot of pepper though. Is this bad for me?

You have a heart condition that you cut sodium?

Other wise its very important in the support of muscle contractions and nerve transmissions.
As far as pepper.

[5kgLifter]

Originally Posted by Rich Knapp

You have a heart condition that you cut sodium?

Other wise its very important in the support of muscle contractions and nerve transmissions.
As far as pepper.

I agree, too many people are overly concerning themselves with sodium and fats.

@ jack3d- Admittedly, though, there is natural sodium even in basic foods; once you start training, however, that may not be enough and extra may be needed.

[Rich Knapp]

Originally Posted by 5kgLifter

I agree, too many people are overly concerning themselves with sodium and fats.

@ jack3d- Admittedly, though, there is natural sodium even in basic foods; once you start training, however, that may not be enough and extra may be needed.

[Tannhauser]

Originally Posted by LtL

No.

LtL

[seth78]

Pepper is an antioxidant so therefore it should not harm you.

[bruteforce]

The only case I'm aware of when black pepper is contra-indicated is when an individual has issues with kidney stones and has a higher than normal level of oxalate in their blood. Calcium oxalate is a primary building block of the stones and some renal specialists believe eating fewer oxalate containing foods will help.

As to salt and sodium, how much are you getting on a daily basis? Without Na+ the body cannot trigger the depolarization of nerves and muscle contraction in balance with Ca++ and K+

[irongirl]

I use lots of pepper. I love the taste of it. It is a good source of antioxidants.