A reader asked the question and here’s the answer…
You’ve probably heard it a hundred times: “Too much salt will dehydrate you!”
But is it true? Not exactly.
Salt isn’t the enemy. The type of salt you use and how you use it? Now that makes all the difference.
Let’s break it down.
Your body needs salt.
Without it, your muscles cramp, your brain gets foggy, and your energy tanks faster than a toddler at naptime.
The key is choosing the right kind of salt.
Most of the salt we consume these days is highly processed.
Table salt is stripped of its natural minerals, leaving behind a bland, nutritionally empty substance that can indeed mess with your system if overdone.
But here’s the good news. Not all salt is created equal.
Salts like Celtic sea salt or Himalayan pink salt are packed with essential minerals that your body craves.
These minerals work like little hydration helpers, making it easier for your cells to absorb water.
See, one of the biggest issues with hydration isn’t just how much water …
