Did you know that everyday table salt is highly processed and very different from high-quality sea salt? I use this salt for everything. It is unrefined (not all sea salts are) and unbleached, there are no anti-caking agents or iodine added (which we can get from other sources), it tastes great, and is also very beneficial to our bodies because it is full of natural minerals. This is especially important at our house because we have a Reverse Osmosis water system, which is good for the filtering, but bad because the minerals are all taken out as well.
Salt and high blood pressure
One more interesting tidbit about Real Salt: for some people with high blood pressure, it doesn’t affect them. Don’t go crazy trying this the first time, you might try just a little and see how you do. (You may also want to check with your doctor first.) Interestingly, I’ve read that only about 3% of high blood pressure cases are related to salt intake.
You can find the best deal on Redmonds Real Sea Salt wherever you buy bulk foods – I get it from an Amish store. You could also get it through a buying club, your local health food store, or click here to buy 9 oz. at Amazon and here to buy a box of 12 (4.75 oz.) for less $, especially if you spend over $25 and get the free shipping. (***Update: see comments below for more info on finding a good price.)
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Natalie 02.02.08 at 7:56 pm
I just bought a 9 oz bottle of this salt at the Knapp Street Meijer store on sale for $3. The regular price is $3.59. It was located in the spice aisle along with all the other salts. I’m very anxious to try it.
Kelly 02.03.08 at 11:00 am
Hi Natalie,
Thanks for letting us know what you found! Just an FYI though, you can still get it even cheaper at an Amish store or bulk-foods store if you can find one near you. (I got it for $2.77/16oz.)
God bless,
Kelly
Lynn 02.23.08 at 7:07 pm
A salt I’ve been using lately is Himalayan Pink Crystal. There’s lots of it out there, and it IS expensive. Something about it is compelling, though. I used Celtic Sea Salt for years. The URL is included here because there is very enlightening info at this site about this particular salt – in fact, about the magic structure and many uses of salt/water solution.
http://www.himalayanlivingsalt.com/salt_facts.htm
Debbie:) 08.21.09 at 11:54 pm
I used to use Le Tresor which is comparable to Celtic gray seasalt…until we discovered Trader Joe’s Coarse Sea Salt..it’s unrefined and seems to be comparable to both but much more reasonably priced. The Celtic Sea Salt site also has a wealth of info on the benefits of seasalt.
KitchenKop 08.22.09 at 10:42 am
Good scoop, thanks!