Do Sea Salt, Kosher Salt and Pink Salt Beat Table Salt?

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Do Sea Salt, Kosher Salt and Pink Salt Beat Table Salt? - Cleveland Clinic

Pink Himalayan salt is trending on food blogs. Kosher salt is touted by chefs. Sea salt is everywhere. Are natural salts more nutritious than table salt?

You need some salt every day. This key mineral helps your body balance fluids. But so often, you end up getting far more than the recommended amount. We tapped registered dietitian Julia Zumpano, RD, LD, for the scoop about which salt is best.

Eating too much salt draws extra fluid into blood vessels. This raises your blood pressure, increasing your risk for heart disease and stroke. Eating too much salt can also leave you feeling heavy and bloated.
 
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