Date Posted: 09/03/24
NCP In The News: Many think pink Himalayan salt is the ‘healthiest’ salt. Are the benefits real?
(Originally posted by USA Today)
Are you into sweet or salty snacks?
While some favor a combination (looking at you, peanut M&Ms) many of us fall into one camp or the other. According to a National Consumer Panel survey 25% of respondents or 1 in 4 said they prefer salty snacks.
There can certainly be too much of a good thing, however. The average American consumes far more sodium than the recommended daily amount. Too much sodium can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and kidney disease.
What is the healthiest salt?
Table salt, sea salt, kosher salt, Himalayan salt – is there one variety that makes a difference in your overall diet?
Not exactly, says Amy Bragagnini, a clinical oncology dietitian and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It’s more about the amount you’re consuming. The FDA’s 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines recommends consuming less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day, about a teaspoon of table salt.
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