It's in nearly every dish we cook, yet few ingredients inspire as much debate as salt. Kosher salt or sea salt? Which one belongs in your kitchen, and does it really matter? Mark Kurlansky, in Salt: A ...

You're probably well aware that your salt shaker could lead to high blood pressure, water retention, and other health issues that can arise when you consume too much sodium. But now, experts are ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. More than 4 out of every 10 Americans are avoiding salt, but a lot ...

Not that long ago, Himalayan pink sea salt hit artisan markets. Its light flavor and blush-rose hues enchanted chefs and home cooks, and its purported health benefits won over those who eat for ...

High levels of salt in food is becoming an increasing concern for healthcare professionals and consumers as the dangers of a high-salt diet becomes more widely understood. So how is the food industry ...

Salt used to be the most ordinary kitchen staple, but it has gone gourmet. With the tempting array in grocery and specialty stores, it can be hard to know what to reach for. Then there’s the question ...

Most packaged snacks are ultra-processed, but some have simple, whole-food ingredients. Here are 10 healthy packaged snacks ...

Food is closely intertwined with culture in Louisiana, where Mondays are marked by red beans and rice, “gumbo weather” is synonymous with fall, and king cake consumption is tightly determined by the ...

Reducing the sodium in pre-packaged and prepared foods may prevent thousands of cases of heart disease, stroke and death, according to two new studies. The studies, published early Monday in the ...

Salt has long been cast as the villain of diets, blamed for everything from high blood pressure to heart disease and even ...

Could mushrooms be the secret to healthier, tastier meat? A new study reveals how these natural umami powerhouses can slash salt while keeping the flavor — and improve nutrition too. Main mushrooms ...

Himalayan salt and sea salt have different mineral compositions based on their region of origin. These salts can also be added to bath water to enhance relaxation. Both salts are more natural than ...