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.

Table salt refers to the fine crystals that you’ll find in most salt shakers. Typically made by mining underground salt deposits, this type of salt is processed and refined to remove minerals and ...

I recently talked to coworkers about which kinds of salt their families used, and I was surprised that table and sea salt ...

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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Without salt, food would taste dull and lifeless. After all, just a pinch enhances food and brings out pronounced flavors. Since there are different varieties (we're talking at least 16 types of salt ...

Sea salt has a lot of uses and one of them is clearing acne and dark spots. For many women, the thought of adult acne can be very worrisome but we have figured out a way to dealt with the skin ...

The Jersey Shore is a hub for all things summer — New Jerseyans flock to the beach and lively boardwalks as the salty scent of the ocean fills the air. For Danielle Hickson, that salt isn’t just part ...