Know how salt is beneficial for your health

Salt is basically translucent and odourless but has a distinct taste. But the presence of minerals and impurities give different colours to salt such as pink, white, red, brown, black and grey.

By: Kristina Das | | Published: August 12, 2018 5:05 pm

We use salt in almost every dishes, it is one of the most common ingredients. Salt is also known as rock salt or table salt. It is a natural mineral which is made up of white cube-shaped crystals. Salt is composed of sodium and chlorine. Naturally, it is found in seawater and in oceans. Also Read - How well did you take care of your heart in 2019? Take our heart health quiz to find out

We get large crystals of salt when the water evaporates in an area where seawater is enclosed. It is basically translucent and odourless but has a distinct taste. But the presence of minerals and impurities give different colours to salt such as pink, white, red, brown, black and grey. Even there are various kinds of salts available. However, here we have mentioned few health benefits of salt. Also Read - Salt shakers should carry tobacco-style health warning : Expert

Dental health
Salt is often used as a common ingredient in toothpaste. Even you can create home-made toothpaste by mixing baking soda and crushed sea salt. Brush your teeth with this mixture every day for maintaining a proper dental health. Also Read - Want to protect your heart? Address your unhealthy habits and medical conditions

Good for heart
Yes, it is good for the heart. When sea salt gets mixed with water it can reduce high blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and regulate an irregular heartbeat. In this way, it provides protection against heart attacks, ailments and strokes.

Aids weight loss
Here we are not talking about table salt. But yes, sea salt can actually help you lose weight by preventing water retention. It also aids in digestion. Sea salt promotes quick digestion by the creation of digestive juices, thus preventing build-up in the digestive tract that can lead to weight gain and constipation.

Helps in digestion
Sea salt stimulates the salivary glands and helps the body to create digestive juices. This promotes quick digestion. Through the intestinal tract, salt facilitates absorption of food particles.

Reduce respiratory problems
Salt is effective in reducing inflammation in the respiratory system. It lowers the production of phlegm which enables you to breathe easily. Take half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of water. It can surely help in clearing bronchial congestion and sinus.

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Published : August 12, 2018 5:05 pm

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