Salt is a key part of our diets. It's also vital for our survival, as dietitian Lena Beal, MS, RDN, LD and National Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics previously told USA TODAY.

Salt is an essential mineral that supports many critical body functions, including fluid balance, nerve signaling, and muscle contraction. Despite its vital role, excessive salt consumption can lead ...

Imagine a kitchen without salt and you’ll probably end up with some seriously bland hypothetical food. Salt is an epic essential, key for cooking techniques such as brining, curing, and preserving.

When temperatures drop and snow is on the way, salt becomes your best friend. Salt has the incredible ability to lower the freezing point of water, which essentially prevents ice from forming.

There are three primary types of salt used in cooking: kosher, iodized, and sea salt. Professional chefs overwhelmingly ...

There is a staggering variety of salt on store shelves, but you really only need a few kinds. Even Alex Guarnaschelli only ...

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