A bit of salt in the diet is necessary for good health. The seasoning is also a kitchen staple and taste booster, but Americans consume way too much — usually without even picking up a saltshaker.

It’s no secret that most people eat too much sodium per day. Learn more about the recommended amounts of sodium per day for children and adults.

There is no research evidence that Himalayan salt “heals,” “balances blood pressure,” or is healthier than regular salt. It ...

For years now, we’ve continued to debate whether salt is actually “bad” for our health. And in discussing healthy diet and lifestyle choices with both my ER patients and friends alike, the common ...

This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines recommending people switch the regular salt they use at home for substitutes containing less sodium. But what exactly are these ...

This week the World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines recommending people switch the regular salt they use at home for substitutes containing less sodium. But what exactly are these ...

Reducing table salt can have some health benefits, but, cutting iodized salt can mean shorting yourself on an important nutrient - iodine. Our bodies are unable to make this mineral, yet it’s key for ...

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Salt is essential for preservation, flavor enhancement, food structure and other necessary functions. In the food manufacturing world, it is one of the least expensive and most necessary ingredients.

People assume that sea salt is healthier than table salt, but they actually share the same basic nutritional value. The key differences between sea salt and table salt are the source of the salt and ...