Natural Salt: All Sparkle, No Substance?

It’s tempting to believe that gourmet salts’ colors and claims point to health benefits. The marketing machine behind these products has convinced many to ditch table salt in favor of something “purer.”
But for nutritionists, the facts are straightforward: the extra minerals in these salts exist in such tiny concentrations they don’t improve nutrition. The greater danger comes from consuming too much sodium overall.
Recently, studies have shown most adults consume well above the recommended daily maximum. This overconsumption, not the brand of salt, raises rates of high blood pressure, stroke, and kidney disease.
Instead of focusing on which salt to buy, focus on lowering total sodium in your diet. That’s the only swap your body will truly notice.