“Salt is easily the most important thing chefs keep in the kitchen,” says Robert Hartman, chef de cuisine at Saint Theo’s restaurant in New York City. It helps bring out the natural flavors in food, ...

A chef instructor taught me how to substitute one for the other. You've probably noticed that some recipes call for salt ...

Himalayan salt and sea salt have different mineral compositions based on their region of origin. Both salts are more natural than table salt, but may contain heavy metals or microplastics. Be mindful ...

Salt and sodium differ, and understanding that helps you manage daily intake. Most sodium comes from packaged foods, so checking labels is key for cutting back. Small sodium cuts can lower blood ...