This natural mineral takes everyday meals to the next level—but steps up in the health and beauty department too!

As one of the most widely used minerals around the world, salt is an essential element in our diet that gives food a huge flavour boost. But you don’t have to stop there. Salt can be used in so many other ways, like for health and body care. Take a look at the wonders of salt! 

Here’s to Your Health 

Salt is essential for your body to function correctly and for good health. Our bodies need sodium, a key component of salt, for essential bodily functions such as regulating blood pressure, keeping your body’s fluids balanced, and ensuring that nerves and muscles work smoothly. The key is to consume salt and sodium in moderation.

Tip

Speaking of health, one of the best uses of salt is to help make you feel better when you’re sick: Gargling with salt water is a soothing home remedy for sore throats, helping to reduce inflammation. Mix ¼ to ½ tsp salt in a cup of warm water; gargle for about 30 seconds with the solution, tilting your head back to allow water to coat the back of your throat. Note: Don’t swallow the salt water. 

Why pick sea salt?  

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Sea salt is a general term for the salt that remains after the evaporation of ocean water or water from saltwater lakes. It retains trace minerals, which add flavour and colour. It offers a higher mineral content and can be added to food, beverages, and baths. Prized Himalayan Pink Salt is sourced from ancient sea salt deposits found deep within the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains. 

Kudos to Practical Foodies! 

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Meals need to be easy, accessible, budget-friendly, and satisfying. The easiest way to get there? A touch of salt. Windsor’s Himalayan Pink Salt and Sea Salt both add big flavour to all your food. Check out recipes for every meal of the day at windsorsalt.com/recipes/ 

Start with a pasta and meat sauce for your friends or your family. Double up on the recipe and freeze in portions for easy dinners when you’re in a time crunch.

Or get your veggies in with a crunchy Harvest Slaw, a new take on a classic with a sweet, tangy apple cider vinaigrette. Perfect as a side dish, or add some chicken, beef, or salmon for a main dish.  

And pick up on the popular sweet-salty trend with an irresistible Banana Bread with Chocolate and Himalayan Pink Salt that’s easily customizable. Swap out spices, nuts, or chocolate as you like! 

DIY Home Spa 

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Salt is often used in natural body care, particularly in scrubs, due to its exfoliating and cleansing properties.

• Salt scrubs can help slough off dead skin cells and reveal smoother, brighter skin.  

• The scrubbing action of a salt scrub can stimulate blood circulation and may help to improve skin elasticity and firmness.  

• Exfoliating with a salt scrub can also help improve the effectiveness of other treatments. If you exfoliate your skin before applying moisturizer, for instance, it will be better absorbed instead of simply sitting on the surface.  

Sure, you can head to a spa for a body scrub or find store-bought products to use, but you don’t have to. DIY body scrubs are quick and easy to make with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen cupboard. These natural exfoliants can cleanse and soften your skin.  

Sea Salt Scrub: Mix ½ cup of Windsor Natural Fine Himalayan Pink Salt with ½ cup of olive oil. Add a few drops of essential oil if you like a fragrance: feel free to experiment with citrusy, floral or herbal ones depending on your mood. Using a washcloth or your hands, rub gently over your body; rinse off thoroughly in the shower.  

Calming Bath: Take a bath and relax! Adding a handful of sea salt to a warm bath can soothe irritated skin, relax muscles and joints, and promote relaxation and sleep. Soak for about 15 minutes or until you feel relaxed. Rinse off and dry your skin with a soft towel, then apply moisturizer. Then take yourself to bed for a good night’s sleep. 

For more information on Windsor Salt, visit our website.

 

For over 100 years, Windsor Salt has improved the lives of Canadians by making their food tastier, their roads safer, their pools cleaner, and so much more. Find us under our Windsor^® and Safe-T-Salt^® brand names.