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Sea Salt

In season all year

Food Description:

Sea salt is quite different to table salt. It is a natural product from the sea consisting of 98% sodium chloride, and up to 2% other minerals. All in all it contains over 80 essential minerals and no added chemicals.
(Table salt is 99.9% sodium chloride and the rest chemicals to make it free flowing and white).
Sea salt can be grey/brown in colour - don't be put off by this. The trace minerals in sea salt are found in the darker crystals.
While an excess of sodium is known to raise blood pressure and lead to heart disease, some salt in the diet, from quality sea salt, can be beneficial to your health. According to Chinese medicine sea salt can help to alkalise and purify the blood.

General Information:

Category: Condiment
To Buy: Invest in a good quality sea salt - it may seem very expensive compared to table salt but don't compare them - table salt should be thrown in the bin. Sea salt can be purchased from all health food stores and good delis.
To Store: Sea salt is hydroscopic - it attracts moisture to it. To prevent your sea salt becoming damp and lumpy store in an airtight container in a dry cupboard.
Tips and Tricks: Try to avoid as many packaged products with added salt as you can and use only a small pinch of sea salt in your cooking for added flavour.

Nutrition (1 Tablespoon):

Energy (kJ): 0.0
Amines: Amines come the breakdown or fermentation of proteins. High amounts are found in cheese, chocolate, wine, beer and yeast extracts. Smaller amounts are present in some fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, avocados, bananas. For those with sensitivities, low foods are almost never a problem, moderate and high foods may cause reactions, depending on how sensitive you are and how much is eaten. Very high foods will most often cause unwanted symptoms in sensitive individuals. Negligible
Glutamates: Glutamate is found naturally in many foods, as part of protein. It enhances the flavour of food, which is why foods rich in natural glutamates such as tomatoes, mushrooms and cheeses are commonly used in meals. Pure monosodium glutamate (MSG) is used as an additive to artificially flavour many processed foods, and should be avoided, especially in sensitive individuals as it can cause serious adverse reactions. n/a
Sodium: Helps to maintain water levels in the body and is involved in secretion of gastric juices and nutrient transport. High amounts of sodium may lead to water retention and high blood pressure if it is not adequately excreted.
Salicylates: Naturally occurring plant chemicals found in several fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices, jams, honey, yeast extracts, tea and coffee, juices, beer and wines. Also present in flavourings, perfumes, scented toiletries and some medications. For those with sensitivities, low foods are almost never a problem, moderate and high foods may cause reactions, depending on how sensitive you are and how much is eaten. Very high foods will most often cause unwanted symptoms in sensitive individuals. Safe/negligible amount

Cooking:

Cooking Tips: Dry roast sea salt with raw nuts and a little olive oil for your own delicious home made salted nuts - taste the difference!

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.



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