Salt
Ross Hingst
Origin of Spice
The Romans put salt on their leafy greens and the Egyptians put meat in jars of salt to preserve it in the hot heat. Kosher salt got its name because its craggy crystals make it perfect for curing meat, a step in the koshering process.
Where is salt found
White salt is produced by evaporating 'solution-mined' brine in pressure vessels. The rock salt we use for gritting roads comes from mining ancient deposits. In some countries the natural energy of the sun is used to evaporate brine produced from sea water.
Common Culinary Uses
All cooking. Kosher salt dissolves fast, and its flavor disperses quickly, so chefs recommend tossing it on everything from pork roast to popcorn. Use it dried, and it's more of a savory spice.
Recipe for homemade fried chicken
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/southern-fried-chicken-recipe.html
Health Benefits
Some of the wondrous benefits PSYMPHONY™
Original Himalayan Crystal Salt® (OHCS) can provide your body:
- Stabilizes irregular heartbeats
- Regulates your blood pressure, in conjunction with water
- Extracts excess acidity from your body's cells, particularly the brain cells
- Balances the sugar levels in the blood
- Generates hydroelectric energy in your body's cells
- Increases conductivity in nerve cells for communication and information processing
- Enhances absorption of nutrients through the intestinal tract
- Clears mucous plugs and sticky phlegm in the lungs, particularly in asthma and cystic fibrosis
- Clears up congestion of the sinuses
- Provides your body with a strong natural antihistamine
- Regulates sleep: It is a natural hypnotic
- Eliminates persistent dry coughs. Put a dash on the tongue
- Prevents gout and gouty arthritis
- Helps maintain sexuality and libido
- Prevents varicose veins and spider veins
- Provides your body with all essential mineral and every necessary trace mineral it needs to thrive
- Helps treat emotional disorders
- Preserves serotonin and melatonin, known antidepressant neurotransmitters
- Helps the kidney to pass excess acidity into the urine
- Is a strong anti-stress element for the body
- Helps maintain muscle tone and strength
- Stops excess saliva production
- Strengthens bone structure. Osteoporosis, in many ways, is a result of salt and water shortage in the body
- Prevents muscle cramps
Interesting Fact
Salt has more sodium in 1 tbsp. than you need in almost 3 days(390% dv)