If you think you’re making a healthier choice by sprinkling sea salt on your food instead of regular old table salt, think again.
Any type of salt, be it kosher salt, celery salt, garlic salt, table salt or pink Himalayan salt, contains the same amount of sodium, which is to blame for an increased risk of hypertension, cardiovascular events and kidney disease. The only healthier choice when it comes to salt is to avoid consuming it in excess.
North Americans eat nearly 3,400 milligrams of salt a day, more than twice the recommended amount. Using more herbs and spices to season food is a good way to cut down on sodium.
