Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These days, you can find dozens of different varieties of salt in almost every grocery store and dozens more in specialty shops.

You've probably noticed that some recipes call for salt while others specifically call for kosher salt. Just salt likely means table salt, such as Morton Iodized Salt, while kosher salt will say—you ...

Reducing table salt can have some health benefits, but, cutting iodized salt can mean shorting yourself on an important nutrient - iodine. Our bodies are unable to make this mineral, yet it’s key for ...

January is Thyroid Awareness Month. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck. This small but important gland influences metabolism, energy, and growth. The thyroid gland ...

Iodized salt helps prevent iodine-deficiency disorders, including goiters and certain birth defects. Yet it’s unclear how this seasoning interacts with chloramine-treated drinking water if some of the ...

Table salt refers to the fine crystals that you’ll find in most salt shakers. Typically made by mining underground salt deposits, this type of salt is processed and refined to remove minerals and ...

Reducing table salt can have some health benefits, but, cutting iodized salt can mean shorting yourself on an important nutrient - iodine. Our bodies are unable to make this mineral, yet it's key for ...

SAN ANTONIO – Reducing table salt can have some health benefits but it could also leave you short on iodine and flavor. Consumer Reports tested salt substitutes to see which comes closest in taste to ...