Does salt cause weight gain?

Salt doesn't have calories, so it cannot cause actual fat gain. It only holds water in your body temporarily, which might show up on the weighing scale. Just eat home-cooked food and you will be fine.

Yes, salt causes temporary water retention which looks like weight gain. Drinking more water helps flush it out quickly.

If you eat processed meals at work, high sodium will cause noticeable bloating. Keep your table salt intake minimal and focus on drinking enough water during your office hours to avoid water retention.

Salt binds with water in the body, creating temporary congestion and heaviness. Practicing Kapalbhati pranayama and drinking warm lukewarm water regularly helps in releasing this excess fluid naturally.

I have tried everything to fight bloating from salt, including lemon water and cucumber juices. The best practical tip is to stop eating salty pickles and papad at night, as they are the biggest culprits for morning puffiness.

Eating too much salt is not good for your health or joints as you grow older. We always drank warm fennel (saunf) water in the morning to reduce bloating and keep the stomach light. Try to avoid extra salt after sunset.