Youve heard plenty about the dangers of too much salt in your diet. But you might not know about some natural alternatives that are healthier for you. Unrefined natural sea salt is different from common table saltwhich is chemically treated and stripped of minerals such as calcium, magnesium and potassium.
Not only does natural sea salt add flavor to your favorite foodsbut it can also help with many different health conditions. According to the book Water & Salt, The Essence of Life by Barbara Hendel, sea salt has been shown to:
- Help reduce the acidity of your tissues
- Help stabilize irregular heartbeats
- Balance blood sugar levels
- Revitalize nerve cell communication with your brain
- Help with the absorption process in your intestinal tract
- Prevent muscle cramps
- And more!
When shopping for sea salt, be sure that it has not been refined or boiled to produce the crystals. The sea salt should be harvested and allowed to dry by evaporation in order to be labeled natural.