Did you know that there are benefits of healthy salt intake? Yes, I’m sure you’ve heard it said that too much salt is unhealthy. I’m sure you’ve been warned that sodium levels that are too high can be dangerous for your overall health. Truth be told, too much of anything isn’t good for you, so why would be surprised that too much sodium would be. By the same token, if your body has a sodium deficiency your body is also at risk. Sodium is a naturally occurring element and is necessary for the human body to function properly. The key is finding a balance of good sodium levels vs. bad sodium levels.
The amazing thing is that our bodies have been created to balance all of the various levels of elements, minerals, and even hormones. The problem comes when those levels get out of balance. This can happen for a variety of reasons. The first of which is when minerals which we introduce into your bodies through consumption have been so altered that our bodies don’t recognize them.
The problem that we face is that the salt industry has refined salt. They've used a chemical process to remove what they consider to be impurities and a bleaching process so that the salt appears to be white. When those impurities are removed what is essentially happening is the removal of trace minerals found within the salt. The best option or healthy salt consumption is when the salt is rich in trace minerals and free from manufacturing additives.
Salt has been used for thousands of years as a natural flavor enhancer.
Can flavorless food be eaten without salt? Or is there any taste in the white of an egg? Job 6:6**
To receive the maximum nutritional benefits you need to use naturally occuring healthy salt. These healthy salts are mined from dead sea beds found at ground level or under the grounds surfaced. They are left natural. Naturally occuring minerals are rich in trace minerals like; calcium, magnesium, sulfur, boron, zinc, iron, copper, and many more.
Utilizing naturally occurring salts such as Pink Himalayan Salt, Celtic Sea Salt, Redmond's Real Salt, and Volcanic red or black lava salt, offers needed minerals that aid the overall health of the body. These trace minerals occur differently in each grain which means you'll find different benefits in each type of healthy salt.
10 Reasons Why Healthy Salt is Good for You
- Healthy ssalt helps to balance sugar levels in the body.*
- Maintains proper stomach pH levels.
- Regulates water levels throughout the body.
- Prevents muscle cramps through the regulation of water levels.
- Salt suppresses stress hormones which is probably why we crave salty foods during times of stress.
- Salt helps to prevent spikes in adrenaline due to stress.
- Salt can improve sleep quality by reducing adrenal spikes.
- It encourages an increased metabolism by lowering cortisol levels in the blood. Excess cortisol can lead to weight gain.
- It also aids in the absorption of food particles through the intestinal tract.
- Supports proper thyroid function because it balances the cortisol levels.
- Helps to maintain balanced magnesium, potassium, and calcium levels by balancing the hormone aldosterone.
- Promotes vascular health.
- Regulates blood pressure.
- Promote bone strength.
- Support respiratory and sinus health
6 Ways to Use Healthy Salt
- Sinus irrigation – Use natural salt in your neti pot after making a warm saline. It will help to clear the nasal passages making for easier breathing.
- Salt Bath – A warm bath infused with natural salts will relax achy muscles, hydrates and infuses the skin with minerals, all while detoxifying the skin.
- Salt Scrub – Use dry salt with essential oils to make a skin scrub, which helps to exfoliate the skin removing dry, flaky skin and leaving behind soft supple skin and helps to improve blood flow to the tiny vessels just below the skin.
- Purify the air – Using a salt lamp will help to eliminate toxins in the air improving air quality within your home.
- Drinking salted water – We all know that drinking water throughout the day is good for you. But did you know that adding a pinch of pink salt to your water increases the health benefits by balancing water levels and increasing metabolism?
- Eating Salt – Of course adding natural salts to your food while cooking is an easy way to increase salt consumption. But don't just use salt in cooked foods, sprinkle a little on your fruits and vegetables, and don't forget to add a little to your salad dressing for both increased flavor and nutritional value.
Make Your Own Seasoned Salt Blends
Seasoned Salts from the grocer, especially an organic grocer, can be super expensive. But did you know it's so easy to make your own? It is! Just gather your ingredients and stir together. You can give them a whiz in the food processor if you wish. Then add to an old herb shaker to make it easy to sprinkle on your meats or roasted veggies before cooking.
Seasoned Salt Blend
- 1/4 cup ground Pink Himalayan Salt
- 2 T. ground black pepper
- 2 T. garlic powder
Herbed Salt Blend
- 1/4 cup ground Pink Himalayan Salt
- 1 1/2 tsp dried parsely
- 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Spicy SALT BLEND
- 1/4 cup ground Pink Himalayan Salt
- 2 T paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Stir together in in a bowl until well blended. Or, if using unground salt crystals, pulse in a food processor until crystals break down and mixture is evenly distributed.
Did you know about the natural benefits of healthy salt when using real, unprocessed salts? What healthy benefits have you discovered? I'd love for you to share them in the comments below.
*https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10371376, http://www.metabolismjournal.com/article/S0026-0495(10)00329-X/abstract
**Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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