Real Foods - Himalayan Salt

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How to use Himalayan Salt

 You can use is for regular cooking or as a finishing salt. It offers a burst of saltiness for your palate. Himalayan salt is also good for seasoning meat as it clings to the surface well and spreads evenly.  You can also blend the sweet and savoury and use a pinch in desserts. 

Health benefits of Himalayan Salt

The Himalayan crystal salt contains certain minerals like potassium, calcium and magnesium that makes it so precious. It is believed to contain as many as 84 trace minerals! Here are six amazing health benefits of the Himalayan salt that definitely makes it superior than your regular table salt.

1. Sole water to flush out toxins

The best way to experience the benefits of Himalayan salt is to make sole water.  It is water that is fully saturated with natural salt. Take a jug and fill 1/4th of it with Himalayan salt. Then add water to top it up completely. Seal the jug with a lid and let it sit overnight. By morning, the salt will dissolve in the water and if there is trace of salt left at the bottom of the jar, it indicates that the water has completely absorbed all the salt and is fully saturated. Now, mix 1 teaspoon of this sole water in a regular glass of water and consume every morning. Drinking this water helps in balancing the pH levels in the body, flushes out toxins, improves your energy and keeps you hydrated at all times.  Scientifically speaking, the negatively charged ions in pure salt and the trace minerals enter into the cells and pull toxins from them.

 2. Regulates blood sugar and hormonal balance

A daily dose of Himalayan salt can ensure proper flow of fluids in the body. A good balance of minerals and hormones, can help in improving your insulin sensitivity and prevent sudden blood sugar spikes.

3. Improves digestion

The process of digestion actually begins in the mouth and Himalayan salt can help activate your salivary glands which release amylase (an enzyme that helps digest carbs). Later, in the stomach it stimulates hydrochloric acid as well as an enzyme that digests protein and further helps in the breakdown of food.

4. Salt therapy for respiratory problems

Salt therapy is a process which utilizes pure Himalayan salt to treat respiratory diseases. In some cases salt inhaler is used for the same while in the others, the person is made to sit in a room full of salt-rich air. When this salty air is inhaled, the particles travel through the entire respiratory system and the antibacterial and antimicrobial properties of salt clean your lungs and sinuses. The salt therapy is also use to treat seasonal allergies and chest congestion.

You can even use Neti pot with the help of which warm salty water runs to through your nasal cavities and cleans them. Himalayan salt kills bacteria and bonds with the contaminants to eliminate them.

5. Bath soak

 Soaking your body in a Himalayan brine bath can do wonders to rejuvenate your skin. Through the process of dermal absorption, your skin soaks up all the minerals that provide different benefits. For instance, chromium fights acne, zinc prevents scaring and sulphur keeps your skin smooth. The magnesium absorbed through the Himalayan salt can help in soothing cramped muscles and soft tissues. Add it slightly warm water to feel refreshed and energized.