Salt isn't just a seasoning that seems to make everything taste better, but it is also the number one vehicle for the life-sustaining chemical Sodium.
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Sodium is what balances the fluid in your body, aids nutrient absorption, and maintains many other vital processes.
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Eating the right type of salt and the right amount is very important!
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Not all salts are created equal. Some have iodine or iron added in, some are mined while others are harvested from the ocean.
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Himalayan Pink salt is a favorite of Dr. Ferro's.
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This salt comes from the Himalayan mountains and has a light rose color due to the high iron content.
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But the minerals don't stop there!
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This salt has 84 minerals that aid your body's essential functions. One study found it can even promote blood sugar health.
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It is easily available at your local grocery store and is well known to be one of the more economically friendly exotic salts.
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Many people tend to reach for table salt as their first choice of seasoning.
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It is easily accessible and contains added iodine.
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Instead of grabbing table salt which is bleached and can often contain additives, you can find natural sources of iodine on the level 1 food list!
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If your cravings tend to be lean towards salty instead of sweet you may want to be mindful of the amount of salt you eat.
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That being said, if you are sticking to the level 1 food list and not eating out daily, you shouldn't have to worry about salt intake.
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If you begin to notice a weight plateau or water retention then you may want to decrease the following foods to 2 times a week.
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Himalayan pink salt is one of the prettiest and easiest to use ingredients on the food list! Feel free to sprinkle it on veggies and protein alike!
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Happy cooking 😀