I knew I wanted to try Himalayan Pink Salt, but I kept forgetting to actually buy some.
So, Mr.R thoughtfully ordered us some from Amazon UK.
We don't really use salt that often, we very rarely add it to our meals, and hardly ever add it whilst cooking either. No particular reason for that, other than we prefer to use spices and herbs.
Anyway, lately I seem to have read a lot about the health benefits of Himalayan Salt, which considering the long list of benefits I took with a pinch of salt. Pun intended, hehe! ;)
I'd read that Himalayan Salt is not only better for you than the usual table salt we are sold in this country, but it's supposedly better than not eating any salt at all. Big claim!
A Little History about Himalayan Pink Salt ~
Himalayan Pink Salt was originally formed from marine fossil deposits over 250 million years ago, during the Jurassic era.
Harvested from ancient sea beds, the salt has been a valuable commodity for centuries.
Historically the people of Himalaya people used this salt to preserve their meat and fish throughout the year, and then every Spring they transported the salt to Nepalese valleys for trade. The salt was transported by yaks carrying the salt along the narrow sloping paths in the mountains, to be sold and exchanged for various other important commodities.
Today Himalayan Pink Salt continues to be extracted by hand from the mines, which means it retains its natural nutrients, and according to tradition, is done without the use of mechanical devices or explosives.
After being hand-selected, the salt is then hand-crushed, hand-washed, and dried in the sun.
But most of the commercial supply of Himalayan Pink Salt available today is currently coming from the mountains of Pakistan.
Himalayan Salt is versatile, is commonly used in cooking, cosmetics, spa treatments, and in the form of air purifying crystal rock lamps.
Himalayan Pink Salt is 85.62% sodium chloride and has 84 minerals and trace elements; 14.38% including bicarbonate, borate, bromide, calcium, copper, flouride, iron, magnesium, potassium, strontium, and sulphate.
So, having read lots of information I thought we'd try it.
What do we think of it? We like it, I mean, it's nothing to get overly enthused about as it's just salt. But it does taste pleasant, and it's pink, so it's pretty. ;)
We purchased coarse Himalayan Salt, which we crush up in a pestle and mortar or use a salt grinder.
If you believe half of the reported health benefits, then Himalayan Salt is a miracle substance.
If you're interested, here are just a few things I've read, of the supposed health benefits of adding Himalayan Salt to your diet.
1. Balances electrolytes.
2. Supports accurate nutrient absorption.
3. Eliminates toxins, by dissolving and eliminating sediment.
4. Balances PH levels in the body (alkaline/acidity), and help reduce acid reflux.
5. Lower, normalise blood pressure.
6. Increases circulation and conductivity.
7. Heals aching muscles.
8. Heals skin rashes.
9. Helps ease the pain of arthritis.
10. Heals herpes.
11. Eases the symptoms of flu and fever.
12. Aids detoxification when used in the bath.
13. Stregthens the immune system.
14. Heals skin diseases.
15. Relives rheumatism pain
16. Relives joint diseases.
17. Balances the PH level of your skin.
18. Aids recovery after surgery.
19. Increase hydration.
20. Regulate water content inside and outside of cells.
21. Prevent muscle cramps.
22. Aid proper metabolism function.
23. Strengthen bones.
24. Prevent goiters.
24. Reduce the signs of ageing.
25. Support libido.
26. Detoxify the body from heavy metals.
27. Adds extra flavour to your food - I had to add this one because I had 26 things on this list and I don't like even numbers. 😉
Another way to benefit from Himalayan Pink Salt is to make Sole, which is brine drink made using the Himalayan Salt.
Drinking a glass of Sole every morning is said to benefit the overall health of the body.
A glass of Sole is reported to balance the PH level in the body, normalise blood pressure, dissolve sediment that causes kidney and gall blade stone and arthritis, reduce cravings for addictive subs atone, and clear skin diseases by cleansing toxins from the body.
We haven't made Sole yet, and I'm not sure we'll bother.
Have you tried Sole?
Do you use Himalayan Pink Salt?
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