The salts of the earth
Himalayan, kosher, sea salt, or gray: Are any of these salts healthier than table salt?
- Reviewed by Nancy Oliveira, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES, Contributor; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
“If you’re a foodie, these culinary salts can be a really fun alternative to regular table salt,” says Nancy Oliveira, a registered dietitian and manager of the Nutrition and Wellness Service at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital. “All of the different colors and varieties add visual and textural appeal to what you’re eating, particularly when they’re used as a garnish.”
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Lindsay Warner, Content Licensing Editor, Harvard Health Publishing
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Nancy Oliveira, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES, Contributor; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
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