Salt has been used to season and preserve food for centuries, and this magical union of sodium and chorine plays a key role in many biological functions. Long gone, however, are the days of American ...

Consuming too much salt can lead to serious health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Many consumers are turning to Himalayan sea salt, which can now be found in ...

Case in point: iodine deficiencies are on the rise and it could have something to do with the fact that a lot of folks are ...

Looking to take mealtime to the next level of tastiness? Then it’s time to move beyond simple table salt and open your eyes (and mouth) to the many varieties of this staple seasoning. Salt plays an ...

The pricey pink stuff is hailed as a better-for-you version, with more minerals than table salt, but some argue that it's no healthier. Our experts weigh in. Somehow, in recent years, we’ve gone from ...

All salts - at least those in your kitchen - are almost entirely made up of sodium and chloride. Different kinds of salt ...

Non-iodised specialty salts are trendy but may lead to iodine deficiency. Gastroenterologist Dr Joseph Salhab lists 8 foods to meet your daily iodine needs. (Image: Pexels) Himalayan and sea salts ...

Since I set up housekeeping many decades ago, I've only bought maybe 10 containers of salt. I'm not a big salt user — cooking potatoes, salting homemade popcorn and using it in baking is pretty much ...