Tag: salt
Himalayan Pink Salt Vs. Table Salt: Which Is The Real Winner?
Salt enhances the flavour of our meals, bringing them to life. Without salt, dishes would taste bland and unappetizing. It also helps balance flavours, reducing excess bitterness or sweetness. In short, salt is an indispensable cooking essential. However, as much as we depend on it, salt also contains high levels of sodium, which, when consumed…
Why A Low-Salt Diet Could Be Risky For Some People, According To A Doctor
A healthy person should not consume a low-salt diet as it may adversely raise health issues like diabetes, and cholesterol and even increase the risk of death, according to a top neurologist. Taking to X, Dr. Sudhir Kumar from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, in a post on X, said: “There is a common belief that…
Consuming WHO-Recommended Amount Of Sodium Could Prevent Heart And Kidney Diseases In India: Lancet Study
Complying with the WHO-recommended levels of sodium intake could avert three lakh deaths due to heart and chronic kidney disease in 10 years, a modelling study by the World Health Organization has estimated. High levels of sodium — an ingredient of salt — are one of the main dietary risks of death and disability. Packaged…
Is Adding Extra Salt To Your Meals A Good Idea? Here’s The Truth You Need To Know
Have you ever taken a bite of your favourite dish and thought, “Hmm, maybe just a pinch of salt would make it better?” Well, you are not alone. For many of us, the final dash of salt seems like an easy way to enhance the flavour of our meals. And we don’t just do it…
DNA: Microplastics Found in Salt and Sugar, Pose Serious Health Risks
Hyderabad: In a shocking revelation, a recent study by the renowned environmental journal Toxic Links has found alarming levels of microplastics in common household items like salt and sugar sold across India. This discovery has raised significant health concerns, as these microplastics are being unknowingly consumed by millions daily. In today’s DNA, Anant Tyagi analyses…
5 Unique Ways Salt Can Be Used In Everyday Kitchen Cleaning
Salt – the superstar of the kitchen that makes our food taste just right. Since the medieval ages, salt has been used to season our food and provide us with nutrients. However, did you know that this kitchen ingredient has pretty amazing cleaning powers too? Salt is mildly abrasive and an anti-bacterial agent that is…