Fully Mineralised Celtic Sea Salt
The Way Nature Intended
Salt Of The Earth’s fully mineralised Celtic Sea Salt is pure, unrefined, well balanced Celtic Sea Salt alive with active key minerals and trace elements of magnesium, calcium and potassium in the perfect ratio.
With a subtle flavour Celtic Sea Salt melts in your mouth and stimulates your saliva glands. Use to enhance the flavours of food as it helps break down the complex carbohydrates of grains, beans and vegetables.
Have you ever heard the expression that someone is worth their salt? This expression originates from an ancient practice in the 19th century where Roman soldiers were paid in the form of salt as wages. For many years, salt was considered as a very rare and priceless entity.
For someone to claim that you are worth your salt, is a way of saying that you are loyal and hard working then you are well deserving of the salary you are paid.
Did you know the word ‘salary’ has nothing to do with money, and everything to do with salt?
The word ‘salary’ is commonly known for payment received for work. The Latin word salarium’’ (which is where we get the English term salary) literally means salt money. Salarium was the money paid to Roman soldiers that they used to purchase salt and other essential and valuable items.
There is some debate as to whether the soldiers were actually paid with rations of salt, from which they could then trade for other items, or if they used salarium to make their purchases of salt.
Similar expressions like worth one’s while and worth one’s weight in gold are much older than worth one’s salt, yet the idea and history for these phrases are similar.
People often think of gold as something very valuable, and as interchangeable with money. In the past, salt was considered extremely valuable as well.
You might think of salt as nothing more than the inexpensive stuff that tastes good sprinkled on your favorite food, when in fact it’s far more than just a seasoning and has a long history as a highly prized substance.
Today, there are reportedly more than 14,000 known uses for salt. Not only does the human body need it to function properly, but salt also is utilized for everything from tanning, dyeing and the production of pottery to deicing roads.
Before the days of artificial refrigeration, the main method for preserving food was to treat it with salt. In this way, salt came to represent power; without it, armies couldn’t travel great distances and explorers couldn’t sail to new lands because their provisions would spoil. Throughout the ages, a variety of cultures also used this mineral in ceremonies and religious rituals.
Salt is essential to the survival of humans. As a result, ancient civilistions and communities started to settle down beside rivers and water bodies from where they could produce salt, or in locations where they could easily trade for salt. In some ancient societies, roads and cities developed as a result of the salt trade.
When Rome was growing into one of the greatest empires in the world, roads were being made for the easy transportation of salt. The Adriatic Sea had a shallow depth and a high salinity which made salt production easier even though the Tyrrhenian Sea was much closer. As a result, the Via Salaria trail was created joining Rome to the Adriatic Sea.
There has also been speculation that the word ‘soldier’ came from the latin term ‘sal dare’, which means to give salt. However, there is no solid proof of this connection. Modern research says that the connection might exist because the amount paid to the soldiers could have been specifically given to buy salt or for guarding the famous salt roads or for conquering salt supplies.
Ancient salt was pure and unrefined unlike most salt varieties on the market today. Our Celtic Sea Saltis harvested by hand as it has been done for over 1,000 years remaining pure, unrefined and full of all the vital minerals found in the ocean.
Potassium is a mineral and electrolyte. When dissolved in water, it produces positively charged ions. This special property allows it to conduct electricity, which is important for many processes throughout the body.
It helps nerves and muscles function properly, as well as moving nutrients and waste around cells.
Role of potassium
Potassium is the third most abundant mineral in the body and is essential for life. It helps the body regulate fluid, send nerve signals and regulate muscle contractions.
Once inside your body, it functions as an electrolyte with a positive charge. Your body uses this electricity to manage a variety of processes, including fluid balance, nerve signals and muscle contractions. Therefore, low or high amount of electrolytes in the body can affect many crucial functions.
Most people get all the potassium they need from their food and drink, however having low or high potassium levels can potentially cause serious problems.
Potassium’s effects on Fluid Balance
Our bodies are approximately 60% water. 40% of this water is found inside our cells “intracellular fluid” while the remaining 60% is found outside our cells in areas like our blood, spinal fluid and between cells ”extracellular fluid”.
Potassium is the main electrolyte in the intracellular fluid, and determines the amount of water inside the cells. Where, sodium is the main electrolyte in the extracellular fluid, and determines the amount of water outside the cells.
At optimal health, the number of electrolytes is the same inside and outside your cells. When this balance in unequal, water from the cells with fewer electrolytes will move into the side with more electrolytes to attempt to re-balance itself. This can cause cells to shrink as water moves out or swell and burst as water moves in.
Maintaining good fluid balance is important for optimal health. Poor fluid balance can lead to dehydration, which in turn affects the heart and kidneys.
Eating a potassium-rich diet and staying hydrated can help maintain good fluid balance.
Potassium’s Role in your Nervous System and Heart Function
The nervous system relays messages between your brain and body.
These messages are delivered in the form of nerve impulses and help regulate your muscle contractions, heartbeat, reflexes and many other body functions.
These nerve impulses are generated by sodium ions moving into cells and potassium ions moving out of cells. The movement of ions changes the voltage of the cell, which activates a nerve impulse.
Potassium is also important for a healthy heart, as its movement in and out of cells helps maintain a regular heartbeat. When blood levels of Potassium are too high, the heart may become dilated and flaccid weakening the hearts contractions. Likewise, low levels in the blood can also alter the heartbeat. When the heart does not beat properly, it cannot effectively pump blood to the brain, organs and muscles. In some cases, heart arrhythmia, or an irregular heartbeat, can be fatal.
Consuming enough potassium from your diet can help you maintain healthy nerve function.
Health Benefits of Potassium
Consuming a potassium-rich diet is linked to many impressive health benefits.
May Help Reduce Blood Pressure– A potassium-rich diet may reduce blood pressure by helping the body remove excess sodium.
May Help Protect Against Strokes– A stroke occurs when there is a lack of blood flow to the brain. Several studies have found that eating a potassium-rich diet may help prevent strokes.
May Help Prevent Osteoporosis– Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by hollow and porous bones. It’s often linked to low levels of calcium, an important mineral for bone health. Studies show that a potassium-rich diet may help prevent osteoporosis by reducing how much calcium the body loses through urine.
May Help Prevent Kidney Stones– Kidney stones are clumps of material that may form in concentrated urine. Calcium is a common mineral in kidney stones, and several studies show that potassium citrate (found in fruits and vegetables) lowers calcium levels in fighting against kidney stones.
It May Reduce Water Retention– Water retention happens when excess fluid builds up inside the body. Studies suggest that a high potassium intake can help reduce water retention by increasing urine production and reducing sodium levels
Foods Rich in Potassium
Potassium is abundant in many whole foods, especially fruits, vegetables and fish.
Most health authorities agree that getting 3,500–4,700 mg of potassium daily appears to be the optimal amount.
Please see below a list of foods rich in Potassium
- leafy greens, such as spinach, kale and silverbeet
- vine fruits, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant and pumpkin
- root vegetables, such as carrots, potatoes and sweet potatoes
- tree fruits, such as avocados, apples, oranges and bananas
- beans and peas
- milk, yoghurt and meat
- Salt of the Earth Celtic Sea Salt
It is always best to consume minerals from their natural source. Over-the-counter supplements are not a great way to increase your potassium intake.
However, people who suffer from a potassium deficiency may receive a prescription from their doctor for a higher-dose supplement. If you think you may need potassium supplements, talk to your doctor and have your potassium levels checked.
The Bottom Line
Potassium is one of the most important minerals in the body.
It helps regulate fluid balance, muscle contractions and nerve signals.
What’s more, a high-potassium diet may help reduce blood pressure and water retention, protect against stroke and prevent osteoporosis and kidney stones.
Unfortunately, very few people consume enough potassium. To get more in your diet, consume more potassium-rich foods, such as Salt of the Earth Celtic Sea Salt, beet greens, spinach, kale and salmon.
Sources:
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand – potassium), Mayo Clinic (Hypokalaemia), Mayo Clinic (Hyperkalaemia), Queensland Health (Potassium
Supplying Australia with Hand Harvested Celtic Sea Salt since 1989.
Salt of the Earth’s commitment to the planet is to only source salt that has been farmed sustainably with little to no environmental impact. We have one planet and it is our collective job to do what we can to contribute to a brighter and more sustainable future. Every choice small or large makes a difference. Our intent is to be leaders in the healthy salt industry by supplying consumers with the finest quality Celtic Sea Salt that has been hand-crafted sustainably as it has been done for centuries.
Working together for a cause
Our pouches are packed by Synergy Group an Australian Disability Enterprise in their HACCP certified facility. Following good manufacturing processes Synergy Group offer adults with disability a fulfilling employment career while supporting them to not only gain confidence within the working environment, but also have the opportunity to strive to goals they may have never thought be achievable.
About Us
Salt of the Earth (Australia) Pty Ltd have been importing and distributing Hand Harvested Celtic Sea Salt since 1989. We are a small family business ran by Brad and Sheree Beach a husband and wife team.
Working together for a cause, our pouches are packed by Synergy Group an Australian Disability Enterprise in their HACCP certified facility. Following good manufacturing processes Synergy Group offer adults with disability a fulfilling employment career while supporting them to not only gain confidence within the working environment, but also have the opportunity to strive to goals they may have never thought be achievable.
Salt of the Earth’s commitment to the planet is to only source salt that has been farmed sustainably with little to no environmental impact. We have one planet and it is our collective job to do what we can to contribute to a brighter and more sustainable future. Every choice small or large makes a difference.
Our intent is to be leaders in the healthy salt industry by supplying consumers with the finest quality Celtic Sea Salt that has been hand crafted sustainably as it has been done for centuries.
We pride ourselves on customer service and offering knowledge to consumers on the benefits of adding a healthy salt. We intend to continue to inform consumers and provide inspiration of the many uses of a quality Celtic Sea Salt in their day to day life.
