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Most modern health problems that have been linked to sodium are actually caused by the
condition of the salt we eat. The typical modern salt product can be compared to refined
sugar and refined flour - it used to be a healthful, whole food, but it has now been
stripped and processed into a disaster waiting to happen. What began as an essential
nutrient is disfigured into a detriment to our health.
Salt has earned a bad reputation in recent years, so it comes as quite a surprise to hear
this seasoning is actually necessary for good health. In fact, every cell in the body
requires salt to function. Salt is
needed for countless functions in the body, including everything from blood sugar
regulation to bone density to circulatory health. And because we lose salt constantly
during the day through urine and perspiration, it`s important that we replenish it. It's
impossible to try and replace lost sodium with commercial table salt because it is refined and
incomplete. Instead, include a high-quality unrefined sea salt in your diet to replenish the
sodium, trace minerals and
electrolytes your body needs.
Commercial salt is refined by drying at a heat in excess of 1,000 degrees which destroys
beneficial substances in salt. This heat also causes chemical distortions that turn salt
into sodium chloride, a substance
that does no good in the body. Table salt is full of additives, fluoride, anti-caking
agents, excessive amounts of potassium iodide and other poisons. Many versions of
commercial salt also contain aluminum derivatives, which are known to be highly toxic.
These additives can cause discoloration in salt, so bleaching agents are then used to
restore the desirable white color. It`s no wonder refined commercial salt is causing so
many health problems.
Unrefined sea salt, naturally harvested and dried in the sun, contains a wealth of trace
minerals and electrolytes. Our
bodies only need small amounts of these nutrients, but they are absolutely vital for a
variety of functions in the body. They are key players in enzyme production as well as
immune system, adrenal and thyroid function.
Table salt causes imbalances of fluid throughout the body and puts a great deal of strain
on the elimination systems. Unrefined sea salt allows the body to achieve a balance of water both inside and outside cells. With
adequate natural sodium and pure water, conditions like gout, muscle cramps, water
retention and edema disappear.
Real salt stimulates the production of enzymes and digestive juices which are necessary
for the body to utilize nutrients from the foods
we eat. This can be especially beneficial for people whose diet consists mainly of cooked
foods, since cooking foods destroys enzyme content. Unrefined sea salt can help the body
digest these foods properly.
Packaged and processed foods are hidden sources of commercial salt. Avoid these types of
foods as much as possible, and be careful to check the labels of the other foods you buy.
Even fresh meats are often packaged in broths made with refined salt.
Although unrefined sea salt can be considered a health food, it should still be used with wisdom
and moderation. Excess salt is not healthy for anyone, and certain individuals may be more
sensitive to sodium than others. (Natural News,
8.29.2009, Elizabeth Walling, citizen journalist, See all articles by this author, Email
this author) http://www.naturalnews.com/z026938_salt_health_food.html
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