With so many fancy and pricey salts on the market, the question arises: What’s the difference between boutique salts and good ‘ol Morton iodized salt? Here’s the skinny. The two main sources for salt are: 1) rock salt mined from mineral deposits and 2) sea salt from evaporated ocean water. Iodized salt has been fortified with iodine, a practice that began in 1922 to combat goiter and boost brain development. It is advisable to consume iodized salt as part of your regular diet; however you can also get iodine from seafood, dairy products, and multi-vitamin/mineral supplements. Needless to say, consume salt and all products containing sodium in moderation. Healthy individuals should not exceed 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day.

Table Salt is usually from rock salt that has been finely ground and refined. In some cases anti-caking agents have been added. It can be iodized or non-iodized.

Sea Salt is seldom iodized. Salt beds exist around the globe, and depending on its origin, sea salt can range in color from pink to black, and in price from cheap to super expensive.

Kosher Salt is a large-grained salt that comes from either salt beds or salt mines. It is commonly used in koshering and curing meats and other food preparations, such as canning. It usually has no additives. Read more www.amheart.org.

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