Healthy Salt Substitutes (Change Your Diet, Change Your Life - Pt 2)

http://mamanatural.com/ Part 2 of this series focuses on something we deemed so precious it was literally a currency. In fact, that's where we get the word salary from.
I'm talking about salt... one of mama natural's favorites.

Salt is now the new villain in the eyes of mainstream medicine... being blamed for everything from high blood pressure to type II diabetes to obesity. But I'm not buying it that salt can't be part of a healthy diet. If you think of it, our body is primarily made up of salty water. We also have taste buds designed for salt so clearly we are supposed to consume some salt.

But just like with sugars, the key is to consume the right kind of salt.
Conventional table salt, the one found in processed foods and contributing to health problems, is a nasty substance. Mined from the earth and then scorched at high heat striping all of the trace minerals, table salt is essentially sodium chloride. It is then blended with a cocktail of chemicals including anti-caking agents, some made with aluminum, added iodine, sugar and sometimes even bleach.
Wow, pass the salt? No thanks.

But there are some healthy alternatives and I'm going to talk about my 3 favorites today...

Celtic Sea Salt
It's hand-harvested from seawater and then dried by the sun and wind, retaining the ocean's moisture and vast array of trace minerals. It's a coarse, moist salt that has a light grey hue from clay banks it's harvested from. This salt has an earthy, hearty flavor that's delicious in just about everything.

Himalayan Sea Salt
This salt has spent millions of years buried under extreme pressure where toxins and pollutants can't invade. Since there is no such thing as "organic" salt, this is the next best thing. Himalayan sea salts contain up to 84 minerals and has a sweet, salty taste with a cleaner finish than conventional salt.

Health Benefits of Sea Salt
These sea salts can be wonderful for the body when used in moderation including:
· Regulating the fluids in our body
· Promoting a healthy pH balance in the cells
· Aids in digestion
· Supports our nervous system
· Promotes sinus health
· Can help ease muscle cramps
· Regulates sleep

Beware of salts claiming to be sea salt when they are dried and processed similar to conventional salt and simply dyed to look more natural. Also, know that Kosher Salt does not equate to sea salt.

But what if you can't tolerate even sea salt? Don't despair. There is a wonderful salt substitute called kelp. This seaweed is truly a super food. High in iron, calcium, potassium and iodine, kelp is low in sodium and yet has a salty flavor. It's a delicious replacement to salt in recipes. Note, it does get a bit gelatinous when mixed with liquids so be cautious with amount used.

How about you? What's your favorite kind of salt?

References available at http://mamanatural.com/healthy-salt-substitutes/

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[hats2farm]

I love RealSalt (mined from an ancient seabed in Redmond, Utah) even more than Himalayan or any other sea salt!

[MamaNaturalBlog]

@hats2farm That's another option. It tastes sweet to me.

[RavenMidnight911]

1:00 - 1:02.

Hahaha! That made my bust up laughing.

But, I'm looking forward to trying the salts you listed off, I need a better option. I'm currently having high blood pressure problems and even though i dont put it on my food it's still high from it already being in the food. I mainly put pepper and some chilli powder or cayenne powered on it. Mm gives it a good ol' kick.

Lol.

[MamaNaturalBlog]

@RavenMidnight911 We had a giggle too. I love red pepper chili flakes too! Trader Joe's also makes a 22 seasoning blend that has no salt and brings good flavor. Cheers.

[MamaNaturalBlog]

@RavenMidnight911 I love red pepper flakes! Trader Joe's also makes a great 22 seasoning blend with no salt/sodium. Cheers.

[kaboomfamilyVlog]

i dont like salt,the rest of my family loves it. can you lick that giant salt rock?

love your channel

[MamaNaturalBlog]

@kaboomfamilyVlog I suppose you can lick it but not sure if it would taste good. LOL!

[Laveganenrose]

OH MY GOD 1:00 = LOLLLLLL x LOLLLLLLL Adore!

[hoogys]

Is Kosher Salt bad?

[FoodOrFail]

Celtic grey sea salt!!

[hats2farm]

It has a definite flavor, although I hadn't thought of it as sweet. If you want to taste a really sweet salt, try pink salt! (Or is that the same as Himalayan salt?)

[mamastaci]

@MamaNaturalBlog yes, so long as it's not coated with any thing, or dusty, you can lick it ;-) I had to put my raw lamp up because my children were licking it.

[RavenMidnight911]

@MamaNaturalBlog

Can't wait too get some :)