Health benefits of two incredible salts

We hear almost everywhere that salt is not healthy for us. In fact we should avoid salt in our kitchen. These experts are not clarifying, what the type of salt should be avoided. And here the confusion starts.

In my practice I observed that salt is the most misunderstood nutrient.  My clients are often asking - should we salt?, yes or no? I agree we should eliminate refined, regular and a.k.a. table salt that many people are still using. However, I do recommend cooking with Celtic or Himalayan unrefined salt. The benefits of ‘healthy’ salt are presented below. This advice will teach you another important and healthy eating habit.

After reading this article, you will be confident what salt to use for own and your family health.

From now on you should always shop for Himalayan or Celtic sea salt.

Overall these salts have very important benefits:

·        Contain 60+ trace minerals which help you stay hydrated

·        Contain sufficient sodium levels that help balance your sodium-potassium ratios

·        Contain powerful mineral, magnesium, important for more than 300 chemical reactions in the body

·        Contain trace minerals necessary for healthy adrenals, immune and thyroid function

Himalayan salt

Himalayan salt forms beautiful translucent pink crystals. It contains the same 84 elements as our body. Amazing!

The richness of nutrients supports our health in many areas:

·        Regulates the water content throughout the body

·        Promotes healthy pH balance in our cells

·        Promotes healthy blood sugar 

·        Improves electrolytes balance in the body

·        Absorbs food particles through our intestinal tract

·        Supports respiratory health

·        Prevents muscle cramps due to magnesium content

·        Promotes bone strength

·        Regulates sleep

·        Supports vascular health

·        Regulates our blood pressure with adequate water and potassium intake

Celtic Sea Salt

This is another beneficial salt is comparable to Himalayan crystals salt in its content of nutrients and many health benefits. It has a greyish hue. The salt is naturally harvested by salt farmers in Brittany, France. The farmers are using a 2,000-year old Celtic method that is crucial to preserve its highly useful nutrients.

Take a look at incredible health benefits of Celtic sea salt:

·       Alkalises the body

·       Balances blood sugars

·       Eliminates mucus build-up

·       Builds immunity

·       Increases energy

·       Provides electrolyte balance

·       Promotes restful sleep

·       Prevents muscle cramps

·       Regulates heartbeat and blood pressure

I also found interesting that Celtic sea salt will retain its moisture, in spite of how we store it.

You should also be aware that without appropriate amount of sodium, your body may have serious difficulties to cool down after intense exercise or other physical activity. When the body is hot, you should sweat. If you do not have enough sodium, your body may not sweat enough and you may then become overheated. This can result in a stroke or exhaustion as well as dehydration! This is another reason why healthy unrefined salt should be added to your meals.

Stay healthy, hydrated and energized with healthy salt!

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Maria Pawlicka, M.Sc., BAA, CNP

Certified and Registered Nutritionist