Big thirst after big meal

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volleyball4life

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Every week, my Dad and I go to Old Country Buffet and eat alot until we're full. I figure we might as well since we already paid and it's all-you-can-eat. But soon after the meal, we both get really thirsty. Someone once told me that it's because of the high salt content of the food there.

My question is: Does really high amounts of salt cause health problems? I assume that if we drink plenty of water at the point of getting so thirsty makes it alright since the body is getting what it needs, but is it true?

I should add that I don't have a weight problem. I'm 5' 6" and weigh 145lbs.
 
Yes, some restaurants do use a lot of salt.

In some people, salt elevates blood pressure. If you don't have high blood pressure, eating excessive salt usually isn't too harmful.
 
I agree about sodium causing you to be thirsty, however, there is another thing that might come into play.

Eating more carbohydrates than your body can handle will cause an overload and the body becomes thirsty to help wash out the overload of glucose in the body.

Have your been tested for diabetes? If not, you would be wise to do so.
 
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