A couple of hundreds of millions of years ago crystallised sea salt, now deep
within the Himalayans, were covered by lava, snow and ice, that kept it a
pristine environment and protected the salt from modern-day pollution. Thus,
Himalayan Pink salt is the purest salt to be found on earth. It is now
hand-mined from the mountains and brought to the culinary market.
Benefits
Create an electrolyte balance
Increases hydration
Regulate water content both inside and outside of cells
Balance pH (alkaline/acidity) and help to reduce acid reflux
Prevent muscle cramping
Aid in proper metabolism functioning
Strengthen bones
Help the intestines absorb nutrients
Prevent goitres
Improve circulation
Dissolve and eliminate sediment to remove toxins
You Can Eat It or Cook with It
In general, you can cook with pink Himalayan salt just like you would with
regular table salt. Put it in sauces and marinades or add it to your food at
the dinner table.
Some people even use pink Himalayan salt as a cooking surface. Large blocks of
the salt can be purchased and used to grill, sear and impart a salty flavour to
meats and other foods.
Pink Himalayan salt can be purchased finely ground just like regular table
salt, but it is not uncommon to also find coarse varieties sold in larger
crystal sizes.
Non-Dietary Uses
Pink Himalayan salt is used in some bath salts, which claim to improve skin
conditions and soothe sore muscles.