For thousands of years salt has been known throughout the world as a purification and healing remedy, a source of nourishment, taste enhancement and as a natural preservative.
For centuries the use of the 'White Gold' was the privilege of the rich and powerful.
The disenchanted Sodium Chloride of the modern world is available in abundance to all.
Almost no prepared foods can be found without it.
And with this over-use of a good thing the quality of most salts on the market has suffered substantially.
Salt has been reduced to an over-processed, bleached and refined product; a far cry from its natural counterparts, rich in essential minerals and trace elements, such as:Magnesium (for muscle relaxation, strong bones, energy metabolism and nerve function) Calcium (for strong bones) Potassium (regulate our fluid balance and improve nerve function) Sodium (regulate our fluid balance and improve nerve function) Phosphorus (energy carrier for metabolism) Iodine (for a healthy thyroid and the production of certain hormones) Iron (production of read blood cells and oxygen supply) Zink (metabolism, healthy skin and strengthens the immune system) Different kinds of unprocessed salts For the conscious consumer various kinds of pure, unprocessed salts are currently available on the market.
We can group them into sea salt and rock salt.
Sea salt is being extracted by evaporating salt-water in man made basins.
Rock salt originated from the evaporation of historic oceans and is being mined.
Historically, rock salt developed in a time when human caused pollution was unknown and is therefore the purest salt available.
GoBIO-food.
com offers Himalayan Rock Salt that is 250 million years old, is found underground and protected from modern pollution and is extremely high in minerals and trace elements.
How much salt is good for us? There is a reason, why our bodies crave salt.
Our blood actually contains 0.
9% salt and just about every system in our body needs small amounts of salt to function.
Excess intake of salt however has been linked to elevated blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes.
But, while a low sodium diet does reduce hypertension in some people, for many others it doesn't.
Only about ¼ of the North American population is salt-sensitive, meaning their bodies are reacting to salt by increasing the blood pressure.
Likely candidates for this group include the elderly, African Americans, and people who have a family history of high blood pressure.
The suggested daily intake ranges between 1,500 mg for a low sodium diet to 2,400 mg - in other words ½ to 1 teaspoon.
In our fast paced society with its many forms of processed and prepared foods, our salt intake typically exceeds the suggested amount.
Conclusion Stay away from over processed foods.
In general, they are depleted of their natural nutrients, and laden with all of those things that are not good for you, including a multitude of chemical additives.
Instead, enjoy a wholesome diet with an abundance of fresh products.
And the next time you grab that salt shaker, pause for a second and contemplate the origins and quality of your salt.
Then, enjoy a healthy sprinkle of pure, unprocessed, nutrient-rich 'White Gold'.
For centuries the use of the 'White Gold' was the privilege of the rich and powerful.
The disenchanted Sodium Chloride of the modern world is available in abundance to all.
Almost no prepared foods can be found without it.
And with this over-use of a good thing the quality of most salts on the market has suffered substantially.
Salt has been reduced to an over-processed, bleached and refined product; a far cry from its natural counterparts, rich in essential minerals and trace elements, such as:
We can group them into sea salt and rock salt.
GoBIO-food.
com offers Himalayan Rock Salt that is 250 million years old, is found underground and protected from modern pollution and is extremely high in minerals and trace elements.
How much salt is good for us? There is a reason, why our bodies crave salt.
Our blood actually contains 0.
9% salt and just about every system in our body needs small amounts of salt to function.
Excess intake of salt however has been linked to elevated blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes.
But, while a low sodium diet does reduce hypertension in some people, for many others it doesn't.
Only about ¼ of the North American population is salt-sensitive, meaning their bodies are reacting to salt by increasing the blood pressure.
Likely candidates for this group include the elderly, African Americans, and people who have a family history of high blood pressure.
The suggested daily intake ranges between 1,500 mg for a low sodium diet to 2,400 mg - in other words ½ to 1 teaspoon.
In our fast paced society with its many forms of processed and prepared foods, our salt intake typically exceeds the suggested amount.
Conclusion Stay away from over processed foods.
In general, they are depleted of their natural nutrients, and laden with all of those things that are not good for you, including a multitude of chemical additives.
Instead, enjoy a wholesome diet with an abundance of fresh products.
And the next time you grab that salt shaker, pause for a second and contemplate the origins and quality of your salt.
Then, enjoy a healthy sprinkle of pure, unprocessed, nutrient-rich 'White Gold'.
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