July Issue # 020 - Benefits of Sea Salt - Take the 7 Day Challenge.

The benefits of sea salt are amazing and adding a pinch here and a dash there can make positive changes in our health.

Salt is extremely important as we need this mineral in our systems to survive and maintain health.

As more research is being done it is becoming quite apparent that it makes a difference of what kind of salt we put into our bodies.

Most of us are familiar with regular white table salt, but how does that compare to the benefits of sea salt or better put, unprocessed salt?

There are several different types of salts that are available to us, so before we place that shaker on the dining room table perhaps we should give them a quick overview.

Table Salt:

High heats are used when processing table salt killing all that is good out of it.

The end result is sodium chloride with no beneficial trace elements left in it.

Also during the processing some other ingredients may be added, such as aluminum, sugar and iodine.

Though iodine is something our bodies need we must be careful not to overdo it. Eating too much iodine can cause certain thyroid disorders.

Too much table salt can cause the following health concerns:

Sea Salt:

Reading labels can be helpful and unaltered sea salt is usually a little moist.

If there is not enough information listed on the product label then there is usually a company website address listed where you can go online to get more product information.

Pure and unaltered sea salts are healthier because they help avoid the health problems that may be brought on by table salt.

Celtic Sea Salt:

It is unprocessed, leaving essential trace elements unharmed and available for absorption.

It is not altered in any way and no additives are added.

As their website proudly states that their product is doctor recommended.

The salt is harvested from the Atlantic seawaters off the coast of Brittany, France.

Special care is taken when harvesting takes place. The product is naturally air and sun dried in ponds and harvested with wooden rakes to preserve enzymes, minerals and trace elements.

No chemicals or preservatives are ever used and no additives are ever added.

Himalayan Salt:

Also known as "pink gold", many claim that this salt is the purest on earth because it dates back to when the earth was first created.

Is this true? Who really knows.

But as long as the salt is not processed and is left pure it will be good.

Because pure unrefined salts contain trace minerals and elements that are beneficial, and the best part is that our bodies only need small amounts of them to get the health benefits.

Benefits of Sea Salt include:

Conclusion:

Avoid table salt and choose sea salts that come as close to their natural state as possible.

Take the 7 Day Challenge:

Three of us in the family took part and between us here is what we experienced.

Less swelling in our joints, mainly in our fingers. This is quite pleasant on those hot and humid days.

Feel more hydrated, not as thirsty as usual. (The feeling is hard to explain).

We definitely sleep better.

We have more energy.

One Very Important Tip:

The reason for that was to eliminate or cut down on as much processed or package foods as possible, because they all contain regular table salt, and some contain high amounts of it.

What was also helpful was using sea salt when preparing foods at home. Whether you steam, boil, bake, grill or prepare food in any way, use sea salt.

There are some reasonably priced, unprocessed sea salts that can be purchased for cooking purposes. (Not all seas salts have to be expensive to enjoy the benefits).

So if you want to try this for yourself or with some family members, then get involved and take the 7 day challenge.

You might even feel that replacing table salt altogether will be a big benefit for you and your family.

You be the judge, but most of all have fun doing the challenge.

Wishing you health and happiness.

Till next time.

Catherine :)