The Untold Truth Of Himalayan Salt

When the word "salt" comes to mind, chances are your thoughts drift to the big ol' canister of Morton salt chilling next to your spice rack. But, in reality, humankind has a fascinating relationship with the mineral. In the past, certain cultures held salt as highly as currency, while other cultures cherished it as a kind of anti-bacterial medicine. While we've come a long way since the days of literally rubbing salt in our wounds, we've yet to fall out of love with the flavor-enhancing stuff — and Himalayan salt might be our latest and greatest love affair yet.