Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 2940: Pink Himalayan Sea Salt vs. Regular Table Salt and Himalayan Salt Lamps
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Apr 11, 2025 Explore the truth behind pink Himalayan salt and regular table salt. Learn why regular table salt may actually be the healthier option despite myths of Himalayan salt’s benefits. The podcast also delves into the science of Himalayan salt lamps, questioning their supposed air-purifying effects. Discover surprising facts, like the presence of plutonium in some Himalayan salt products. Get ready for a sprinkle of facts that challenge common health beliefs!
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Cooking Demonstration Anecdote
- Dr. Neal Malik recalls a cooking demonstration where the instructor insisted on using Himalayan sea salt.
- The instructor claimed it was less processed and thus healthier.
Origins of Salt
- All salt is technically sea salt, originating from areas once underwater.
- Salt comprises sodium and chloride, with processing altering their proportions, taste, and texture.
Sea Salt vs. Himalayan Salt
- Sea salt is minimally processed evaporated seawater, sometimes containing additional minerals.
- Himalayan pink salt's color comes from these extra minerals.