VIDEO: Here’s what we always get wrong about salt
Many believe having a healthy diet means minimizing your salt intake. While that holds some truth, there are a few misconceptions about the spice that might surprise you.
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According to nutritionist Andy Bellati, many think sea salt or pink Himalayan salt is healthier than table salt. However, that’s not true.
He also dispelled the myth that sweet-tasting foods aren’t loaded with tons of sodium. They can be. For example, a typical store-bought muffin has about the same amount of salt as 10 chicken nuggets.
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Curious about a few other facts? Take at look at Business Insider's video below for the full explanation.
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Najja Parker is a multimedia journalist covering Black culture for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She is an engaging on-air talent, who has served as a host for the newsroom’s special projects and events, such as the movie premiere of “The South Got Something To Say,” a documentary chronicling the rise of Atlanta hip-hop.
