Hi Nille!

I don't recall reading where sodium is restricted during induction and they're salted here in the US as well. Just to give a comparison, though, 3 slices of bacon (US style) have 480 mg. sodium. 1 oz. of pork rinds (US style) have 520 mg. sodium. Most people wouldn't think twice about eating 3 slices of bacon even during induction, so I don't understand what all the fuss over the pork rinds is about unless we're talking about eating an entire large bag (which I honestly wouldn't recommend!). One serving on my bag is listed as 1/2 oz.

Also regarding the protein comments from doctors. Doctors have been saying for quite a while the too much protein stresses your kidneys, but there are NO studies that have proven that to be true for people with healthy kidneys to begin with. What they often refer to as "stress" in the kidneys is that the glomular filtration rate (GFR) goes up when a large protein meal is consumed. This is exactly what the kidneys were designed to do...filter. It's equivalent to saying that too much excercise stresses the heart because it makes your heart rate go up. This (protein stresses the kidneys or causes kidney disease) is one of those things that has been repeated so many times that everyone simply assumes that it must be true and documented somewhere. Do a search of the web...you won't find any published studies that show it to be true. The next time your doctor tells you that, consider asking him or her where that information is found and if you can possibly have a copy of the study.
I realize that people are not always comfortable questioning their doctors, but keep in mind that while doctors do have a lot of education and knowledge, they are not infallible or above giving incorrect information.