People generally think that because nuts are very high in energy nutrients, especially fat, they must be adding to weight gain. To understand why there is such a widespread concern,…
The clever marketing by Himalayan salt or Celtic sea salt manufacturers makes sea salt sound almost like a super-food. Claims about the high mineral content in sea salt and the…
Prices and popularity of gourmet salts, including various types of sea salt, vary widely depending on rarity, distinct flavors and colors, but also because of many (mostly incorrect) health claims.
Gourmet salts such as the popular Himalayan pink salt contain a number of trace elements, which include essential minerals and toxic metals. While salt manufacturers make many health claims related…
Brazil nuts are exceptionally high in selenium. Selenium is a powerful antioxidant and an essential trace mineral. It is necessary for reproduction, thyroid gland function, the immune system, and DNA…
