So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Himalayan Pink Salt Seasoning Titusville From Pakistan

By Deborah Kennedy


A number of individuals are now trying to eat healthier. One food which most health care providers recommend giving up, or using a healthier version such as a substitute is that of sodium. While many individuals believe Himalayan Pink Salt Seasoning Titusville provides less sodium per serving than other versions, there has been no evidence to suggest this is the case.

The Himalayan version is actually halite, a mineral coming from a mountain range in Pakistan. The name comes from the rich pink clay from which was originally discovered in the Himalayan mountains. As such, it should be noted that while sold in stores around the world, it comes from Pakistan not the Himalayas.

Believed to have been discovered in or around 325 BC, most likely it is the oldest spice on earth. For, Alexander The Great originally discovered the ore when horses would not stop licking the rocks. Later, after sampling the rock, the rocks proved to be halite, a salty tasting mineral. While this is the case, the earliest documented records only go as far back as 1200 BC with the mineral having been discovered by the Janjua people of the time.

Now, halite is mostly mined at the Khewra Mine, in the foothills of the Pakistani mountain range. The mineral, while similar to table salt actually has additional minerals which others such as sea and table do not have. In addition, while there are other minerals mined in the area, most have impurities which are not healthy enough to be used in cooking or absorbed into the physical body.

While this is the case, it should be noted that the Himalayan version also contains some impurities which is what gives the mineral the pink color. In most cases, these impurities are cleansed from the ore before it is ground and distributed around the world to be used as a seasoning. Still, it is good that individuals are made aware of the impurities should a health issue arise in the future.

There are a wide number of uses for halite in Pakistan and around the world. For, while there has been no documented proof with regards to the health benefits, many individuals suggest the seasoning does not have the same effect on water weight gain or blood pressure as table or sea versions. As a result, there is now ongoing research to prove whether or not this might actually be the case.

Blocks of the reddish pink ore are also being formed into cookware, dishes, cups and bake ware. After which, the products are lightly glazed with a protective coating. If and when using these items, it is important to follow the recommended cleaning methods or the salty taste could be absorbed from the products into food and drink.

The ore is often mined as a solid piece then shaped into candle holders. Whereas, there now salt lamps and candle holders which are popular in homes around the world. While these items are rumored to clean the air of smoke and other pollutants while also dispelling negative energy, there is no documented proof to this effect.




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