Worth your salt

January 15, 2025 • 00:41:43
Worth your salt
KMUD - The Choice is Yours
Worth your salt

Jan 15 2025 | 00:41:43

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Show Notes

The rise of human civilization is deeply tied to the quest for salt. Yet today, salt is so common, accessible, and inexpensive that we couldn’t resist dedicating an episode to it. We dive into its rich history, production methods, health effects, and environmental impact. But is all salt the same? From refined table salt to Himalayan, sea, and Celtic salt—it can get pretty confusing. So, let’s break it down. Is salt truly essential for health, or as harmful as some claim? And what about microplastics in sea salt? Let’s dig in!

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