Over time, there have been claims that himalyan salt is healthier than the refined (teaspoon/table) salt as it is not so processed like the teaspoon salt.
Whether it is himalyan pink salt or himalyan black, both contains a lot of minerals that are very essential to the human health.
Minerals contained in the himalyan salt include;
- Zinc
- Sodium
- Iron
- Calories
- Protein
- Fat
- Carbohydrates
- Fiber
- Sugar
- Magniesium
- Potasium
Replacing fine-grain table salt with crystals of pink or black himalayan salt may help to reduce sodium intake, but, as with any other salt, be sure to enjoy it in moderation.
Himalayan salt is rock salt (halite) mined from the Punjab region of Pakistan. The salt, which often has a pinkish tint due to trace minerals, is primarily used as a food additive to replace refined table salt, but is also used for cooking and food presentation, decorative lamps, and spa treatments. The product is often promoted with unsupported claims that it has health benefits.
Black salt, often referred to as Himalayan black salt, Indian black salt, or kala namak, is a volcanic rock salt produced in the Himalayan region. It contains varying amounts of sulphur compounds found naturally in the Himalayan mountains, in addition to sodium chloride (the primary chemical constituent in salt).
Uses/Benefits of Himalyan salt
Himalayan salt can be used to cook; just like the refined salt, the hymalyan salt whether pink or black can be add to your cuisines. Apart of it health benefits and the taste it gives to the food it also add flavor.
Slabs of salt are used as serving dishes, baking stones, and griddles, and it is also used to make tequila shot glasses In such uses, small amounts of salt transfer to the food or drink and alter its flavor profile.
It is also used to make “salt lamps” that radiate a pinkish or organist hue, manufactured by placing a light source within the Pink Himalayan salt is used in some bath salts, which claim to improve skin conditions and soothe sore muscles.
Salt lamps are usually made out of pink Himalayan salt and serve as a natural air pollutant. These lamps consist of large blocks of salt with an inner light source that heats the salt.
Himalayan salt contains less sodium than the refined salt, which make it good for those who would want to minimize sodium intake.
According to research, black himalyan salt contains high antioxidant activity and contained minerals like iron, calcium, and magnesium that can support overall health.
Black salt was first used in Ayurvedic medicine due to its supposed therapeutic qualities. Ayurvedic medicine is a system of traditional medicine native to India, which uses a range of treatments, including panchakarma (‘5 actions’), yoga, massage, acupuncture and herbal medicine, to encourage health and wellbeing.
Himalyan Salt Risk
Himalayan salt carries the same risks as any other type of dietary sodium. Getting too much sodium, from any source, can lead to high blood pressure (hypertension), which causes cardiovascular disease, worsen many health conditions and raises the risk for heart disease, stroke, and other serious conditions.
Because too much sodium can cause high blood pressure, it can also raise the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
The more salt you eat or drink, the more calcium your body flushes out via your urine. For this reason, people with osteoporosis should stick to a low-sodium diet to prevent losing calcium this way.
