I had a great Sunday afternoon! I am still sorting through and editing my pictures from the day, but in the meantime wanted to show you some of the prettiest salt I think I’ve ever seen.
And I don’t even like salt!
I went back to the farmer’s market and saw all these gourmet salts.
The pink salt is known as Himalayan Pink Salt
I found these Himalayan Pink Salt Benefits:
- Himalayan salt maintains optimum levels of water in the body that is very essential for proper functioning of several processes and organs.
- Each cell needs a specific level of pH to perform their functions. This salt aids in maintaining optimum pH levels, particularly in brain cells.
- This slows down the process of aging and thus, aids in leading a healthy life and also to stay active for long periods.
- It aids in digestion and also facilitates better nutrients absorption by intestine walls.
- This salt efficiently contributes to the homeostasis in body. This helps in maintaining the amounts of chemicals and electrolytes useful to perform several biological functions.
- Himalayan pink salt enhances functions of respiratory system and also treats sinus problems by promoting the health.
- It doesn’t create much load on the body. This is useful for people with hypertension along with water. It regulates blood pressure.
- Calcium in Himalayan salt strengthens bones. It also reduces the risks of gout, rheumatism and arthritis.
- People who consume Himalayan salt are at a lower risk of developing gall bladder or kidney stones, compared to common table salt.
- The mineral repository of Himalayan pink salt also promotes healthy patterns of sleeping, decreases muscle cramps, keeps optimum levels of blood sugar, develops healthy libido and enhances the health of vascular system.
But, I’d much rather eat juicy foods and sweet foods like fresh pineapple than salt.
Or watermelon!
Some people add salt to their watermelon. They say it brings out the flavor. Not me.
I try to eat foods that are naturally high in water and low in salt like zucchini pasta rather than traditional pasta.
Raw Pasta Salad with Creamy Lemon & Herb Dressing
And when I cook things like stir frys, I never add salt or even soy sauce <–sodium city
The Apple Glazed Vegetable & Edamame Stir Fry is delicious without any added salt and naturally is full of water-based foods, i.e. a fruit glaze with lots of veggies.
From my last post, Dark Rum Caramel Sauce, I am glad you liked the recipe!
And thanks for the compliments on my photos and for filling me in if you’re a caramel fan. Lots of you seem to love caramel things just as much as I do.
Questions:
1. Best thing you’ve eaten or done so far this weekend?
Oh I had a blast at this event! Will be posting about it soon. There was so much food!
2. Do you like salt?
I actually don’t like salt because of how it makes me feel. I am extremely sensitive to salt and no matter how much water I drink (and I’m very well-hydrated in general) salt makes me extremely thirsty, makes me retain water, and just makes me uncomfortable on many levels. Probably because I know intellectually how thirsty and bloated and dry mouth I will end up feeling physically from it, so I avoid it.
I avoid foods with excessive salt, I don’t salt my food or cook with salt, and that’s probably why I gravitate towards sweets, not salty/fatty snacks. I’ll always pick cookies over chips.
I know there’s benefits to salt just like there’s benefits to drinking green juice daily or flossing daily and I’m not salt-free, just added-salt-avoidant. Most all foods have some salt in them, either naturally or added. I don’t go out of my way to add any, that’s all.
I recently posted more about my salt thoughts and habits in my Salty post.
I’d rather sink my teeth into a No Bake Coconut & Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bite than anything salty or savory.
Do you like salty and savory foods? Or are you more of a sweet-tooth person?
If you’re just catching up on posts since from the weekend, here are mine:
Enjoy the last bits of your Sunday evening and have a great week!
In my perfect mix, I get salty and sweet in one bite. Yogurt covered pretzels are such a treat when I get to have them! Salted caramel: gimme dat!
Honestly, though, I tend to use salty and savory over sweet treats, always choosing an appetizer over a dessert.
I’m not a huge salty fan, but every once in awhile, salt really DOES bring out flavor in things sometimes for me. Not watermelon though! I like it just how it was made-juicy and sweet! When I do use salt, it’s in moderation and usually as a finisher.
The pictures were pretty though!
I’m definitely SUPER sensitive to salt. A little too much and I puff up like a balloon, fingers and all. Not comfortable!! I’m definitely more of a sweet person. Oh, and your Apple Glazed Edamame Stir Fry is amazing!! I had it a few weeks ago.
Your farmer’s market must be epic. We have a little one with a few tents. I’m glad it’s there, especially considering I’m in a pretty low-income city, but you’d NEVER see fancy salt!
I am the SAME with salt…fingers and all too.
Thanks for lmk you tried the stir fry!
and yes farmers market is epic
https://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2011/06/farmers-market.html
I don’t use salt much…but do love a sweet/salty combo.
I completely agree with you on salt. I notice the same side effects of feeling thirsty and bloated with added salt. I rarely think salt is ever NEEDED, and I’d personally never add it if I didn’t need to. I haven’t had canned soup in years since most of them are filled with sodium, even the “low in sodium” varieties. I’m much more of a naturally sweet fan with foods like fruits!
Beautiful salt!! I could see getting REALLY into salts– there are so many kinds to try!!
Beautiful salt and pictures of it! I’m guilty – I love salt! i try not to go overboard with it; sometimes it feels like I’m using a lot but when it’s put into perspective it’s not a ton by any means. I figure most of the food I eat isn’t pre-made (thus, higher sodium content) so I’m okay with adding it to dishes when needed.
I love both salty and sweet foods! I definintely don’t over-salt and only add salt if I think it’s necessary, but I love chips as much as I love cookies ;)
i really never knew there were so many different kinds of salt!
I definitely crave salty foods but I have cut my intake down massively. I just recently bought some Himalayan pink salt and also some truffle salt for the first time and I don’t feel quite so guilty experimenting with them. :)
*bad
I’m definitely going to try the cookie dough bites!
I’m a salt addict. It’s my last bag habit and I’m trying to “shake it,” so to speak. I’ve tried before and ended up feeling terrible blood pressure goes really low) … so I’m cutting down more gradually this time.
Beautiful photos, as usual!
I have such low b.p. I think I will live to be 200 yrs at the rate my heart beats and blood flows…lol
it’s genetic. my whole family is low b.p. but lives til 90s-100s so that’s good. :)
It generally depends on my mood…or more likely, my deficiencies :) I find that most of the time, like you, I’m a sweets girl. Must be because we’re so sweet :)
you’re the sweet one :)
I’m not the biggest salt fan, but I do like to add a little bit to baked goods because I really think it enhances the flavor. I also wash my pineapple in salt water to rinse off the acidity and I actually enjoy some of that leftover salty flavor on the pineapple that wasn’t completely rinsed off.
that’s a great tip re rinsing pineapple. I am going to try that b/c sometimes the acidity gets to me, too.
I had no idea that those fancy salts were actually different from regular salts. I was very skeptical about them….but they are pretty!