Why I Stopped Using Pink Himalayan Salt and Created a Better Alternative
For years, like many health-conscious home cooks, I used pink Himalayan salt. It was marketed as a healthier alternative to regular table salt—promising lower sodium levels and a wealth of minerals that would supposedly provide extra health benefits. I loved the idea of adding minerals back into my food that our soils and modern agriculture often deplete. But as someone who cares deeply about nutrition and food quality, I wanted to know exactly what I was getting.
The Reality Behind Pink Himalayan Salt
When I started to dive deeper into the nutritional breakdown of pink Himalayan salt, I was surprised. Yes, it does contain some trace minerals—like calcium, potassium, and magnesium—but the actual amounts are negligible. In fact, pink Himalayan salt contains almost as much sodium as regular table salt, and the mineral levels, while there, are far too low to make a real impact.
For example, pink Himalayan salt has around 0.28% potassium and only trace amounts of magnesium. To me, that wasn't enough to justify the health claims that surrounded it. I realized that if I truly wanted to reduce sodium while replenishing my food with minerals like potassium and magnesium, I’d need something more powerful. And so, the idea for Replenishing Salt was born.
A Salt with Real Mineral Benefits
Our Replenishing Salt has 50 times the potassium and 10 times the magnesium compared to pink Himalayan salt. It was developed not just to replace regular salt but to provide a meaningful source of essential minerals like potassium and magnesium that your body needs. In just ¼ teaspoon of Replenishing Salt, you get 8% of your daily potassium requirement and 4% of your magnesium requirement—something no other salt offers.
By creating our own blend with better mineral levels, we’ve made it easier for people to enjoy flavorful food while supporting their health goals. This journey to create Replenishing Salt has been a labor of love for me, my wife (a dietitian), and our shared passion for great-tasting, healthy food.
Why We Think You'll Love It
We know that many of you out there, just like us, want more than just flavor from your seasonings. You want health benefits, and you want to know that what you're using in your kitchen is making a difference. That's why we encourage you to give our Replenishing Salt a try. Not only will you enjoy a great-tasting seasoning, but you’ll also feel good knowing you’re adding important nutrients back into your meals.