The Covid-19 pandemic has seen the nation spend much more time at home in the past year with many of us turning our hand to getting creative in the kitchen. As an ingredient, salt (sodium chloride) plays two important roles … Continue reading
In the UK, rock salt, which is commonly used in gritting our roads, comes from three mines situated in Teesside, County Antrim and Cheshire. These mines provide up to 2M tons of salt each year and their reserves are sufficient … Continue reading
In this blog post, we highlight five health benefits of salt that you may not be aware of. The human body requires sodium in order to carry out vital functions and, since it cannot be produced by the body, it … Continue reading
Slippery roads created by snow and ice cause the most dangerous driving conditions many of us are likely to face. Which is why up and down the country fleets of gritter lorries are out de-icing roads and keeping them clear … Continue reading
Salt (sodium chloride) is far more than simply a seasoning for our food, since it also plays a crucial role in keeping our body in healthy working order. In this blog post, we are going to highlight a number of … Continue reading
Salt is essential to a healthy diet, providing the necessary sodium required for a number of bodily functions. However, the question of how much salt is a healthy amount for people to consume through their diet has long been debated … Continue reading
Salt is not just something we consume through our diet. In fact, Salt is estimated to have over 14,000 uses and one of the vital roles it plays is in softening our water. You may have heard of the term … Continue reading
Salt (sodium chloride) is a mineral that is essential to our health, with an important role to play in regulating fluid levels, the functioning of nerves and muscles, and management of blood pressure, amongst other things. How much salt should … Continue reading
During cold winter weather, salt gritters are a common sight on the roads in the UK. Salt is used widely to keep our roads ice free so that traffic can move freely and safely. In fact, every £1 spent on winter … Continue reading
One of the most common myths about salt consumption is that reducing your salt intake to the least amount possible is essential to a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. For some people, not having enough salt in their diet can … Continue reading
