From the great Himalayan Mountain, which stretches across Asia, we are blessed to get the most nurturing salt, PINK salt. Millions of years ago, crystallized sea salt beds were covered by lava. This process kept the salt in a pristine environment. As lava covered the salt formations, it protected these from modern-day pollutions. Suffice to mention these salt mines are also surrounded by snow and ice year round. For these reasons, this type of salt is the purest salt to be found on our planet. How does it get to our whole food markets? Hand-mined. The pink hues are the result of the varying minerals and energy-rich iron content. Because this salt is formed naturally, the virgin minerals within the sodium work in perfect synergy*.

Table salt, and what you usually find in stores as “refined salt” is chemically cleaned (bleached), heated, and is added synthetic iodine, which (anything synthetic) is impossible for our organism to process properly. In these processes it is treated with anti-caking agents which prevent salt from mixing in water, thus making it impossible for it to dissolve in our digestive system. This effect causes build-up that deposits in organs and tissues, causing severe health problems such as high blood pressure, which creates great strain on your heart, arteries, and brain. Especially reducing the ability of your kidneys to remove the water.

How is this salt extra nurturing to our bodies?

• Less sodium– The crystal structure is larger than refined salt, hence less sodium per 1/4 t. serving, as the crystals take less volume.
• 80 minerals and elements– precisely the quantity in the salt is 85.62% sodium chloride, and a remainder 14.38% of other minerals (descending in order of quantity): sulphate, magnesium, calcium, potassium, bicarbonate, bromide, borate, strontium, and fluoride. This link has more details on other minerals and elements contained in this salt.
• Supports the Lungs– According to the Lung Institute, salt is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, loosens excessive mucus and speeds up mucus clearance, removes pathogens in the air like pollen, and decreases IgE level (immune system oversensitivity).
• Digestive Aid– Since it balances your PH levels, it will balance stomach acid,supporting the production of digestive fluids in the liver and pancreas. All in all, this processes have an effect in our metabolic system supporting our nutrient absorption. 

Due to these amazing and organic components, Himalayan pink salt brings the following benefits to our bodies:

• Provides electrolyte balance
• Increase Hydration
• Regulate water content
• Balance PH level, which reduces acid reflux (see how to make Alkaline Water)
• Prevent muscle cramping
• Aid metabolism function by supporting nutrient absorption in the intestines
• Strengthen bones
• Lower blood pressure and improve circulation
• Dissolve and eliminate sediment to remove toxins

I recommend using this salt to cook, and as a table salt, especially to make Alkaline Water.   If you have children at home, they will definitely choose this salt over any, just because it’s pink. At least Gaia does. You will pay more, but I believe our bodies deserve the most nourishing foods.  

*Synergy is the interaction of multiple elements in a system to produce an effect different from or greater than the sum of their individual effects.

Reference:  www.realfarmacy.com, www.healthy-holistic-living.com

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