There
are two types of salt available at the store: refined and non-refined. Refined
salt has had its minerals eliminated and has been through a “bleaching”
process. In other words it has been exposed to several chemicals, in
order to get a final product. Many consume refined salt through fast
foods, canned foods, and processed foods.
Unrefined salt on the other hand is
good and provides a few benefits. For example, salt contains sodium, which is
an essential element required by the body to maintain fluid levels and provide
channels for nerve signals. Without adequate amounts of sodium, your body may
have trouble cooling down after exercise or strenuous activity.
Check if the salt you consume has
been exposed to refining, bleaching, or has additives. The best way is to read
the label, and observe the color. If it’s perfectly "white" so to
say, than most likely it has been processed.
Our best option is Sea Salt; my
favorite one is Celtic Sea Salt. This brand has been recognized for not
refining or exposing its salt to any harsh treatments. When necessary I use a
grinder to get a finer texture. Another option can be Himalayan salt it
has a pink color many call it white gold, because it is one of the purest salts
found on earth. It’s high in purity and in minerals.
Remember that too much salt may increase the
risk of hearts attacks and strokes. It’s recommended to consume 2000mg of
sodium or 5 grams of salt per day “)
Salt: There are four kinds of salt,
according to their origin: sea salt and spring water, obtained by
evaporation, rock salt, which comes from mining a rock called halite mineral
and vegetable salt which is obtained by concentration by boiling a grass plant.
Ref Wikipedia
Cecilia Fernandes
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