If you walk down the condiments section of your local grocery store, you may feel a little overwhelmed by the salt options. While some options, like "natural sea salt," are white, you may notice a ...

Salt has been used to season and preserve food for centuries, and this magical union of sodium and chorine plays a key role in many biological functions. Long gone, however, are the days of American ...

Himalayan salt and sea salt have different mineral compositions based on their region of origin. Both salts are more natural than table salt, but may contain heavy metals or microplastics. Be mindful ...

Are you into sweet or salty snacks? While some favor a combination (looking at you, peanut M&Ms) many of us fall into one camp or the other. According to a National Consumer Panel survey 25% of ...

Despite claims that Himalayan, sea, or Celtic salts are healthier or aid weight loss, doctors warn against replacing iodised salt. These unrefined salts lack iodine, essential for thyroid health, and ...

Salt, an essential component of daily cooking, is crucial in maintaining fluid balance in the body, supporting cellular functions, and enhancing food taste. With the various types of salt available on ...

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Celtic salt is sea salt. It’s also called “sel gris” or “gray salt” because of its gray color, which comes from the extra minerals: magnesium, calcium, potassium, zinc, and iron. A grain of Celtic ...

Researchers have not identified any major differences between sea salt and other types of salt in terms of health effects. Consuming too much salt, in general, may have potential negative health ...

Not exactly, says Amy Bragagnini, a clinical oncology dietitian and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It’s more about the amount you’re consuming. The FDA's 2020-2025 Dietary ...