Ep. 179 - Hydration mythbusters & how much salt do you need to optimize your fast & lower blood pressure? Salt supplements: LMNT, Redmond, & Celtic salt | Salt myths: Water retention, swollen ankles, & low sodium foods | The Salt Fix | Fasting Challenge

***JOIN THE FASTING LIFESTYLE CHALLENGE THAT STARTS JUNE 7TH, 2023! New to fasting or want to get back on track? Struggling to break through a plateau? Ready to finally stop obsessing about your diet? Let’s kick off the summer with intention, habit-building, and fast-tracking your fasting results! We'll teach you how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! Join us on April 5th for the 7-Day Fasting Lifestyle Challenge! REGISTER HERE! Click the Link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQ!  June 7th CHALLENGE REGISTRATION LINK   FREE RESOURCE - DOWNLOAD THE NEW BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FATLOSS! Learn how to RAMP UP into longer fasting windows! Gain insights into the non-weight loss benefits of fasting! Personalize your own fasting schedule and consistent FAT LOSS results! Get answers to what breaks a fast, how to break a fast, and tips and tricks to accelerate your fasting wins!  THE BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS DOWNLOAD In today’s episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss low-salt diets' effect on insulin, glucose and other markers, how low-salt diets induce insulin resistance, why cutting salt off your diet is not recommended, ways sugar causes salt depletion, and much more. Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog   Nutrisense CGM LINK to Discount - Get $30 off and one-month free dietician support with the PROMO CODE “FASTINGFORLIFE” www.nutrisense.io/fastingforlife   Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of like-minded, new, and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply!   Fasting For Life Community - Join HERE   New to the podcast and wondering where to start? Head to the website and download our Fast Start Guide, 6 simple steps to put One Meal a Day Fasting (OMAD) into practice!   Get our NEW sleep guide here! SLEEP GUIDE DIRECT DOWNLOAD   If you enjoy the podcast, would you please tap on the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it helps bring you the best original content each week. We also enjoy reading them   Reference Links to Articles: https://insulinresistance.org/index.php/jir/article/view/78/245 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6695889/ https://www.amazon.com/The-Salt-Fix-audiobook/dp/B071S4VVHZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V6RYIA562225&keywords=the+salt+fix&qid=1685412072&sprefix=the+salt+f%2Caps%2C369&sr=8-1