The
Center for Science in the Public Interest is a nutritional lobbying group and
they claim that sodium chloride, common table salt, can be very dangerous to eat. They
are so concerned, they are working to get the status of salt changed so that it
can go from its current unregulated status to a status which the FDA has
authority to regulate.
Salt has the
preservative characteristic of being a natural antibiotic. On a food item, it
kills living bacteria and therefore impedes the decay process of that food.
Salt causes excessive thirst because it pulls water from the bloodstream. These
present the two most damaging effects on the digestive system.
Because salt is a
natural antibiotic, it kills good bacteria in the body. As a substance that
draws water, it interferes with the normal absorption of water which possibly
leads to constipation and the accumulations of toxins in the intestinal tract.
Most table salts are depleted of minerals the body needs and have additives
that are harmful when ingested.
Salt is pervasive
in American food products and people have begun to pay attention. Low-sodium
diets have become so popular, many companies have paid attention and started
offering reduced-salt options.
Natural
salts, like "sea salt," are partially refined. But, they are becoming
much more popular and are being sold as a table salt replacement. Other
alternatives, Himalayan
Salt and
Celtic Salt are living substances which contain the vital minerals the body
needs. Because your body fluids resemble sea salt, these salts are beneficial
for balancing body fluids. Himalayan
Crystal Salt,
a favorite of Dr. Group's, contains the minerals the body needs without the
toxins found in common table salt.
The Health Benefits of
Himalayan Salt
- ·
Balances
blood sugar and acid levels and helps the body's cells generate electrical
energy.
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Natural
antihistamine which regulates phlegm and mucus in the sinuses and nasal cavity.
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Helps
prevent osteoporosis, muscle cramping, and irregular heartbeat.
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Promotes
healthy sleep and intimacy patterns
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How to Eliminate
Toxins of Table Salt
- · Begin
using Himalayan salt or Celtic Sea Salt, natural unprocessed salts.
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Use
alternative substances to flavor foods: Fresh herbs, lemon or lime juice, or
Braggs Liquid Aminos (which contains essential and non-essential amino acids)
- ·
When
dining out, try requesting NO SALT.
Smitha K.P
Science Department
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