IN DAILY LIFE, our general lookout at salt is primarily from bitter taste, per se. Housewives /kitchen owners are very particular about the quantity of salt. This is to ensure that the served food is neither too salty nor without taste. However, do not restrict your knowledge about Salt to only flavor. Please go through this article thoroughly to understand-“Salt”, health secrets beyond the taste. You will be amazed to learn 9 interesting things about salt.
Adults need less than 5 gm of Salt daily, just about a teaspoon or less. Kids’ salt intake must be based on their energy needs. Unfortunately, human diet habits are going beyond normal lifestyle crossing risk limits. WHO reports daily salt intake as high as 10.5 gm.
WHO article can be read here – https://www.who.int/news/item/09-03-2023-massive-efforts-needed-to-reduce-salt-intake-and-protect-lives
1. How do we feel the taste of salt?
Sodium & chlorine are important elements of salt. When salt dissolves on our tongue, these elements separate. In simple words, sodium ions split into positively charged ions, while chlorine ions become negatively charged. There are holes in the rod-shaped taste buds located behind the tip of our tongue on the left and right sides. We are aware of the salty taste. Sodium ions pass through the pores on the ventricles to the tiny afferents. These tiny afferents convey the message to nerve cells. Nerves then pass on the message to the brain, and we feel the taste of salt.
Most of the salt-producing companies, around the world, produce mainly 12 types of salt. It has many sizes like big pieces, small pieces, thick, fine, very fine, almost like flour, & so on. However chemically, all salt is 99% Sodium Chloride. Depending on its size, different types of salt are used in a variety of foods such as popcorn, nuts, almonds, cheese, cakes, biscuits, butter, and pickles.
Table salt is a common salt that we find in most kitchens. Most table salt is mined & has 97% to 99% Sodium Chloride. During the purification process, many essential nutrients are lost here. Sea Salt, nowadays, is becoming preferred because it is naturally produced. It has nutrient values kept intact to most of the extent.
2. Most Notable Types of Salt:
- Table Salt. ( processed salt)
- Koshet Salt (refined salt)
- Sea Salt (natural salt – straight from evaporated sea water)
- Fleur de sel/Fiore di Cervia (flower of salt in French and Italian)
- Sel gris (gray salt)
- Pink salt (mined salt)
- Himalayan black salt (The vibrant salt) / (Kala Namak)
- Hawaiian alaea red salt (said to have detoxifying properties.)
- Hawaiian black lava salt ( made from seawater at lava pools.
- Cyprus black lava salt (formed during natural solar evaporation, looks like actual Charcoal)
- Truffle salt (commonly flavored salt, is superb for finishing a special dish.
- Other regional salts (This is endless. Whenever there is/was salt water, Salt is likely to be available)
3. Benefits of Salt:
Salt, when consumed in moderate quantity, does offer many benefits to the human body. Let us understand some benefits of salt, overall.
1. Salt helps to retain water in the body by preventing dehydration & also maintaining water balance.
2. Salt is helpful for our digestion system & it also supports our Kidneys to function properly.
3. It helps to maintain sugar levels in our bodies.
4. Salt helps our muscles with contraction.
5. Sodium, a major component of Salt, helps our nervous system.
6. By absorbing Iodine, Salt helps our thyroid health.
7. Salt helps to keep our immune system healthy.
8. In addition to taste, Salt is also useful as a food preservative to increase the life of other food products like pickles.
4. Effects of Excess Salt:
1. Excessive use of salt can trigger hypertension.
2. Excessive use of salt may increase blood pressure, which can further trigger a heart attack.
3. It is stipulated that excess salt is responsible for the growth of bacteria that can cause gastric cancer.
4. Excess use of salt can reduce the amount of iron ore in the body, causing acidity.
5. Excess salt can make you feel hungry even though you are not. This can then become a reason for obesity, as excess food leads to excess calories.
6. Excess salt is also believed to bring more strain on kidneys impacting their health.
7. Some studies reveal that excess salt triggers excess excretion of calcium. This impacts the health of bones owing to the loss of calcium.
5. Side Effects of Too Little Salt:
1. Lack of enough salt, can cause low blood pressure or hypotension.
2. A low level of salt means low availability of Sodium. It causes dehydration as the fluid balance is not maintained.
3. With low sodium levels, people may experience serious neurological problems.
4. A low level of salt may trigger low(bad) cholesterol & triglycerides. And, both of them are known to contribute to heart disease.
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6. Precautions to be taken for salt usage:
1. Avoid food items with excess salt.
2. Avoid taking “top up” Salt, with any food items like curd/salads.
3. Better to avoid or reduce the consumption of fried items with salt.
4. Increase consumption of vegetables & fruits to maintain sodium levels against salt use.
5. Buy packaged food with low sodium values.
6. Keep a close watch on the items you eat while watching TV, movies, or at parties. We tend to pick up fast food items endlessly like chips / salted nuts.
7. Never take milk items along with Salt.
8. Try to stay away from processed salt which has a label as a supplement for iodine.
9. Try to use naturally prepared / Mineral Salt.
7. Impact of Salt on Life:
In addition to health, Salt also has an impact on other factors. Salt has been considered the best element to purify Vastu / Home in Astrology. It is said to be very supportive of keeping indoor spaces clean & healthy. Most importantly, It is about getting positive energy at your home/lifestyle.
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8. Use of salt to reduce mental & physical stress:
This experiment can be tried before going to bed. Take 1 bucket with warm water. Add around 5–6 spoons of Salt & mix it well in the water. Now put your both legs in this lukewarm water. You may opt to sit on the chair. Try to see that the water level in the bucket is reaching up to your knees. Now be in this position for around 10–15 minutes. Try to inhale deeply during this time. After 10–15 minutes, take out your legs from the bucket; clean up your legs & go to bed.
You will find your body & mood much better than earlier. This is recommended when you are really in need of a restart, want to get relief from extra stress, or are in need of some positive energy.
Scientific reason:-
Salt is mainly made up of Sodium & Chloride. The mixture of sodium chloride has the amazing feature of absorbing the negative energy accumulated in the body.
This experiment gives great relief from all types of stress. Another value add is, it gives you deep sleep. Do try this & let me know your experience in the comments. I am sure you would have a positive impact.
9. FAQs about salt:
- What is Salt?
Salt is a mineral containing Sodium Chloride as its major component. - Why is it called Salt?
Owing to its good antiseptic properties, it is believed that the name has been derived from the Roman Word. “Salus” is the goddess of Health for Romans. - Which Type of Salt is Healthy?
Pink Himalayan Salt & different types of Sea Salt are believed to be healthy. - What are the colors of Salt?
Many colors. Pure white to pink, grey to dark red & even black. - Which place is famous for Salt?
Salar de Uyuni or Salar de Tunupa - What is Salt called in Chemistry?
Sodium Chloride – NaCL. - How many types of salt are there?
Please refer to the heading in the above article “Most Notable Types of Salt”. - How is Salt Made?
Table Salt is made up of the processing of rock salt, as well as seawater & other sources. - What Nutrition does Salt have?
No calories / No Fat. It will have Potassium, Calcium as well as Iron, and Sodium being the major stakeholders. - Sodium & Salt, are they the same?
No. - Which Salt is best for cooking?
Kosher Salt is the usual choice. - Which Salt is lowest in Sodium?
Potassium Salt - How Many Categories of Salt?
Acidic salt, basic salt, natural salt, and double salt. - Which country has the most salt?
China - Which is the other common name(s) for salt?
Common salt, Sodium Chloride, table salt. - How much Salt is safe per day?
less than 5 g / just under a teaspoon. - Is Slat worse than Sugar?
A study says sugar is worse. - Does sweating remove Sodium (Salt) from the body?
Yes. - What / Which is the purest Salt?
Pink Himalayan Salt. - Which salt do we use daily?
The general tendency is table salt. - Which salt is to use every day? recommended to use every day?
Sea Salt. Being natural, derived from the sea, it is full of minerals & hence recommended. - What happens if we don’t eat salt for a month / long time?
It will lower the sodium level in the body. It can then lead to shock, coma even death. - What is the natural name of Salt? or what is the chemical name of Salt?
Sodium Chloride. Salt consists of two elements Sodium(Na) & Chloride (CL) - Which country eats less salt?
It is believed that Kenya & Malawi eat less salt. - What are the signs of too much Salt?
Geneally – increased thirst / Sweeling on body / Rise in BP etc. - Can we live without Salt?
We can not live without sodium. - What is the difference between Salt & Sodium?
Sodium is what we get from food. Salt is what we add to food. - What is Celtic Salt?
Authentic, unrefined, unprocessed, whole Salt. It is derived from evaporated ocean water along the coast of France. - What is special about Celtic Salt?
It is a natural & vital blend of minerals ( much more than what we found in table salt) giving better health benefits. - How much Celtis Salt per day?
It is believed to have roughly 6.5 gm. - Which Salt is better during BP?
Avoid Table Salt. Prefer natural Salt / Himalayan Pink Salt. - Is Celtic salt safe?
Incredibly Yes. - What is the other name for Celtic salt?
Sel Gris. - Where is Celtic Salt from?
France. - How is Celtic Salt derived?
This process is mainly at the seashore. As the tide rises, seawater settles in clay silt ponds. These ponds are open to the air. Wind and sun then create a dense brine. Throughout, no metal touches the salt. Brine refers to a highly concentrated solution of salt in water. - Which Salt is banned?
Non-iodized salt. - Why is Celtic Sea Salt so expensive?
It is derived via a completely manual process, produced in less quantity & hence expensive. - What is the color of Celtic salt?
Light Grey color (natural) - What are the ingredients of Celtic salt?
Natural raw deep sea Salt. - Which is better Celtic or Himalayan salt?
Himalayan Salt as it produces positive health effects faster than Celtic Salt. - What is the purest sea salt?
Fleur de Sel - Does salt remove armpit odor?
Yes. Just take some crystals of salt/Raw Salt. Dissolve it completely in water. Take Shower. It will help. - Does a rock salt work as a deodorant?
Yes, because it does keep odor-causing bacteria at bay. - Does “a grain of salt” related to Salt as such?
No. Rather it is a phrase used for a skeptical attitude where you do not believe whatever is said is 100% true. - What is Epsom Salt?
This is a supplement, bath salt or beauty product.
Click this link to read more about Epsom salt – https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/epsom-salt-benefits-uses#what-it-is
Credit – healthline.com
Conclusion: 9 Interesting things about salt.
This article has in-depth information about Salt. It talks about the effects of salt if not used appropriately. FAQ covers most of the running queries about Salt & related asks.
Additionally, this article captures the negative & positive effects of salt on the Body & life.
Do comment on how you feel after applying the stress-relieving method detailed in the article. (Heading – Use of Salt to Reduce Mental & Physical Stress)
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