Health Benefits Of Himalayan Salt

Imagine everyone sitting down for a big family feast. The best china set gently upon silk cloth, crystals brimming with fresh apple-cinnamon-ginger juice. An array of baked, steamed and sautéed vegetables decorate the table. Suddenly Grandma reaches for the salt, startled she rears back and exclaims, “Why is the salt PINK?!”

Oh, Grandma, “It’s Himalayan salt, and it’s wonderful!”

Origins

The Himalayan mountain range stretches across Asia passing through China, Nepal, Myanmar, Pakistan, Bhutan, Afghanistan, and India. Most people associate the Himalayans with Mount Everest, the highest peak on this planet, but here is something new to think about- salt.

Once upon a time (a couple of hundreds of millions of years ago) crystallized sea salt beds, now deep within the Himalayans, were covered by lava. Aside from being kept it in a pristine environment that has been surrounded by snow and ice year round, the lava is thought to have protected the salt from modern-day pollution leading to the belief that Himalayan Pink salt is the purest salt to be found on earth. It is now hand-mined from the mountains and brought to the culinary market.

Why Pink? 

The many hues of pink, red and white are an indication of this salt’s rich and varying mineral and energy-rich iron content.

Benefits of Himalayan Salt

In the same manner that vitamins and minerals are perfectly packaged in fruits and vegetables because this salt was formed the minerals naturally within the sodium work in synergy.
(Synergy is the interaction of multiple elements in a system to produce an effect different from or greater than the sum of their individual effects.)

Iodine

Natural salts are rich in iodine, so it doesn’t need to be artificially added in.

Less Sodium Consumed Per Serving

Himalayan salt is made of the same components as table salt but since the crystal structure is larger than refined salt, and by volume- this salt, therefore, has LESS sodium per 1/4 teaspoon. Serving- because the sea salt crystals or flakes take up less room on a teaspoon than highly refined tiny table salt grains.

Packs a Hearty 80+ Minerals and Elements

Himalayan salts are mineral packed crystals which formed naturally within the earth made up of 85.62% sodium chloride and 14.38% other trace minerals including sulphate, magnesium, calcium, potassium, bicarbonate, bromide, borate, strontium, and fluoride (in descending order of quantity).
Because of these minerals Himalayan pink salt can:

• Create an electrolyte balance
• Increases hydration
• Regulate water content both inside and outside of cells
• Balance pH (alkaline/acidity) and help to reduce acid reflux
• Prevent muscle cramping
• Aid in proper metabolism functioning
• Strengthen bones
• Help the intestines absorb nutrients
• Prevent goiters
• Improve circulation
• Dissolve and eliminate sediment to remove toxins

It is even said to support libido, reduce the signs of aging, and detoxify the body from heavy metals.

Pink Salt vs. Sea Salt

Even though pink salts come from the mountains, they are technically sea salts as well. All salt comes from a salted body of water—namely, ocean or salt-water lake. However, Himalayan salt is said to be the purest form of sea salt. 

Why Table salt is inferior

Commercial refined salt is not only stripped of all its minerals, besides sodium and chloride but is also chemically cleaned, bleached and heated at unnecessarily high temperatures.

Also, it is treated with anti-caking agents which prevent salt from mixing with water in the salt container. These agents also prevent dissolving within our system leading to build up and then deposit in organs and tissue, causing severe health problems.

Finally, the iodine that is added to salt is usually synthetic which ‘s hard for your body to process properly. Shockingly under U.S. law, up to 2% of table salt can be additives.

The Many Uses of Pink Salt

Before you start soaking up all these benefits and uses without knowing where to buy the stuff, we’ve got you covered. You can use Himalayan salt for anything from food to feet so that you and your family will reap its internal and external benefits!

Cooking and Curing

Use pre-ground salt or grinders like any other salt.

Salt Slabs

These are used as serving platters , the slabs will impart an enhanced salt taste and mineral content.
Chilled: decorate with fruits, sushi, vegetables or cheese.
Frozen: present cold desserts and even sorbets.
Heated: use the slabs to sear vegetables, shrimp, fish fillets or thinly sliced beef or even to fry an egg.
The dense salt blocks conduct heat beautifully with near perfect heat distribution.
Best of all, Himalayan salt is naturally anti-microbial, so clean up requires just a quick scrub or rinse.

Decoration

Use the salts in containers, as décor crystals and sprinkled on food for presentation.

Bathing

Throw in the tub for a detoxifying Himalayan salt bath. The replenishing nutrients stimulate circulation and soothe sore muscles. Naturally rich in 80+ nourishing and skin-replenishing minerals, bathing with pink bath salt is a healing and therapeutic experience for mind and body.

Potpourri Holders and Essential Oil Diffusers

Many on-line sites sell beautiful home décor featuring the pink salt as crystal rocks.

Air Purification

Crystal rock lamps for air purification are also found. Hopefully, now you will not be as shocked as Grandma when you reach for the salt shaker and find pink crystals staring back at you!
If you eat meat, brining should be in your bag of tools. Brining makes the meat very juicy and succulent! Here’s is an incredibly simple recipe for it.

Basic Low Sodium Brine For Pork and Poultry

(Brine will work for up to 8 lbs. of protein.)

Ingredients

• 1-gallon water
• 3 ounces sea salt
• 3 ounces sugar (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Citrus zest (lemon, lime or orange – optional)

Instructions

1. Add the salt, sugar and other aromatics to a pot and bring the water to a simmer until the salt and sugar have dissolved.
2. Remove the pot from the heat and chill before using the brine.
3. Let your protein brine for 6 hours.
4. Drain the protein, and let it rest and air dry in the fridge for 2 hours.
5. Roast, broil or grill as you would!                                        
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The 9 Different Types of Water & Their Health Benefits

Water is essential for all life on our planet, and the human organism is no different. For that very reason, we keep hearing how necessary it is to drink more of it.

Meanwhile, here we will focus on all the different types of water, as the source, the purification process, and different additives can dramatically change how a seemingly-regular glass of H2O can influence your health.

1. Mineral Water

A brand can call their product ‘mineral water’ only if it was sourced from a mineral spring, which infused the water with essential minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, sulfur and many others. Each mineral spring has its unique mineral cocktail, which results in a variety of tastes, smells, and health benefits.
That being said, most mineral waters have several health benefits:

• Mineral water aids digestion and weight loss because of its natural (or added) fizziness. The bubbles make you feel fuller faster, and they can also flush out your digestive system, especially is you suffer from constipation.

• It promotes heart and bone health. Calcium is necessary for maintaining healthy bones and muscles, we all know that. In addition, this mineral is essential to heart and cardiovascular health, simply because some blood vessels are lined with muscles, and our heart is a muscle, too.
  As a consequence, meeting a daily norm of calcium promotes heart health, and mineral water has plenty of it, with some brands containing as much as 44% of the daily need of calcium per liter (a quarter of a gallon).
   
• Mineral water is beneficial to people with a risk of developing kidney stones, as it contains the perfect combination of hydrating water and calcium and magnesium, which have been proven to prevent the formation of kidney stones.

That being said, we also recognize that mineral water has a major drawback: in many countries, such as the US, there are few mineral springs, which makes mineral water a very pricey alternative to regular water.

2. Tap Water

Tap water needs no introduction, as it is the universal ingredient all of us use on a daily basis: we bathe in it, we use it clean things, to cook foods and, of course, we drink it. It too, however, has its pros and cons, which depend a lot on where you live.

Pros:

• Is usually safe for drinking and offers all the benefits of water.
• In many places, tap water is fortified with fluoride, which prevents tooth decay.

• Tap water, too, contains some essential minerals. This varies on where you live, but the general rule is that if you drink 2 liters (0.5 gallons) of water a day, you can get 10-15% of your daily calcium requirement and up to 30% of magnesium.
• Tap water doesn’t require disposable packaging, which makes it the safest environmental choice.
• Is much cheaper than other kinds of water.

Cons:

• Depending on where you live, tap water may be contaminated with harmful chemicals, plastic particles, etc. European research, for example, found microplastics in tap water.
  
  Apart from that, tap water in many regions of the world was found to contain pesticide residue and aluminum, both of which can be harmful to human health.

3. Distilled Water

Distilled water is boiled for a long time, and the vapor is then collected, cooled and condensed into water in a different container. It is a lengthy process, and simply boiling the water won’t produce distilled water.

Here are some of the benefits of distilled water:

• If available, it may be a good alternative to tap water, but only if you’re afraid that the public water supply in your area isn't safe to drink because it prevents water-borne diseases. Distilled water is the purest water you can get, it minimizes the likelihood of bacteria and parasites that may survive in improperly-purified tap water.
• The distillation process gets rid of chlorine. Chlorine is a detergent commonly used by water suppliers to clarify and disinfect tap water. Some believe that it is linked to cancer and hypersensitivity, and the distillation process can completely get rid of it.

At the same time, distilled water has its drawbacks:

• It requires special expensive equipment.
• There are no added health benefits. In the distillation process, fluoride is separated from the water, which means that distilled water can contribute to tooth decay. Similarly, other minerals, such as calcium and magnesium are not preserved as well, so you’re missing out on the added health benefits when drinking distilled water.                                       

  4. Well Water

  Well water comes straight from groundwater. It’s the most natural water available to consumers, but in this case, natural isn’t always the best. By drinking raw, untreated water, you are not protected from the harmful microorganisms, parasites and chemicals raw water often contains.
  To protect yourself from the potential health dangers of drinking raw water, you can install a filter on your well, or simply test the water yearly for bacteria, nitrates, and pH level.

  5. Spring and Glacier Water

  These types of bottled water come from a natural source (spring or glacier). The water is supposedly bottled at the source.
  These products are common in supermarkets and usually cost less than mineral water.
  Similarly, these products claim to be clean and contain minerals like those in mineral water. However, the concerning aspect of some of these products is that they can be raw and unfiltered, and don’t pass the testing for safety and contamination.

  6. Purified Water

  Purified water can refer to any water that went through a filtration process to remove bacteria, parasites, and other harmful substances. If you have a filtration system installed, or if you’re simply using a handheld charcoal filter for your drinking water, you drink purified water.
  
  
  Of course, filtration means an added cost to your water, but there are several affordable options today and purifying systems don’t have to be pricey.
  It is a good idea to drink purified water if you know that the tap water in your area isn’t safe, but mind that you might be missing out on the mineral benefits of water that way.

  7. Flavored Water

  This is another type of bottled water that contains artificial flavorings and sugar or any other sweetener. We decided to add it to our list because it is often misconceived as a “healthy” version of soda.
  And while it may be true that flavored water doesn’t cause cavities like soda drinks because it isn’t carbonated, it still contains a lot of artificial sweeteners, so it’s not a great idea to drink it instead of water.

  8. Sparkling Water

  Sparkling water is often confused with mineral water, but don’t be fooled: any water infused with carbon dioxide can be called sparkling water.
  So remember, the price tag for sparkling water should be much cheaper than mineral water.
  This doesn’t mean, however, that it doesn’t have any health benefits. In fact, here are a few main ones:
• Sparkling water is a good alternative to those who would like want to get off soda drinks, as it has the fizziness, but without the added sugar, colorants and flavorings.
• It has the same digestive benefits as mineral water because of the added fizziness.

9. Alkaline Water

Alkaline water is any water with a higher pH level than normal water, which typically means that something was added to the water to increase the pH (typically baking soda).
This type of water is rumored to have many health benefits starting from slowing the aging process and ending with preventing cancer. There’s no recognized scientific proof confirming any of the supposed health benefits.

It can reduce heartburn, however, because it can lower the stomach acidity. Note that drinking alkaline water constantly can bring down the acidity of your stomach so much that it can prevent your stomach from killing off any harmful in your food bacteria, which can cause infections and make you vomit or feel nauseous.
As you can tell, there is no right or wrong answer as to what water to drink, as long as it’s safe and plenty. We hope you enjoyed learning about different water types. Don’t forget to keep your body hydrated!  
                                                                                  

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