The Surprising Ingredient Experts Say You Should STOP Cooking With Because It’s SO High In Sodium & Causes Bloat

Broths and Stocks

Because of their high salt content, broths and stocks can be a surprisingly dangerous ingredient if you are trying to avoid stomach bloat.

According to Healthline, "Packaged broths and stocks — used as the base for soups and stews or to flavor meat and vegetable dishes — are notoriously high in salt."

Healthline continues, "For example, 8 ounces (240 ml) of beef broth average 782 mg of sodium, or 34% of the RDI. Chicken and vegetable broths are similarly high in sodium."

Instead of these high sodium packaged broths and stocks, try finding a low sodium option, which can still add flavor to your favorite recipes without leading to stomach bloat.

Additionally, using a homemade broth is another smart way to keep your sodium intake in check (though it definitely takes longer).