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Sea Salt
Sea Salt
Sea Salt
What is it:
Sea salt is a natural mineral that is harvested from evaporated seawater. It is produced by collecting seawater in large shallow ponds or pans, allowing the water to evaporate under the sun and wind. As the water evaporates, it leaves behind salt crystals, which are then collected and processed. The collected salt crystals may undergo minimal processing, such as washing and grinding, to produce different varieties of sea salt with varying textures and flavors. Sea salt is commonly used for seasoning and cooking.
Rating:
Salt is a primary source of sodium, which is essential for human life. However, excess sodium in the diet can cause negative health implications such as high blood pressure, kidney dysfunction, and negative gut modulation. Sea salt contains higher amounts of minerals and slightly lower sodium content than refined salt. According to a study performed on rats, sea salt may be less likely to induce hypertension in comparison to refined salt.
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How we rate ingredients
Health is like a bank account, certain ingredients make a deposit into your health bank, meaning they add to
your health. Certain ingredients withdraw from your health bank. We want health promoting ingredients in our diet. To keep things simple, we rate ingredients on a green, yellow, red scale:
Clean
It is naturally occurring in food and has no harmful effects on the body. It is real food. It is health promoting.
Caution
It goes into one or more of the below categories
- It is not naturally occurring in food but doesn’t have data showing it has a harmful effect on the body (additives like Gellan Gum)
- It is naturally occurring but can have some harmful effects on the body (added sugars, oils, gums etc.)
We Avoid
It is known to have a harmful effect on the body (ex. All food colorings, Natural Flavors, MSG, Potassium bromate, aspartame, artificial flavors)
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