Table salt is a refined salt containing about 97 to 99 percent sodium chloride, which means the remaining portion consists of other substances you probably never considered. Let's be real, most of us ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. I’m not being hyperbolic when I say salt is the ...

Share on Pinterest A new study supports consuming salt substitutes to reduce the risk of death. Swell Visuals/Stocksy A new study finds that consuming salt substitutes instead of table salt can reduce ...

Is reduced sodium substitute worth its salt? Fresh research indicates the added potassium alternative ‘significantly reduces’ risk of stroke and death. Excessive salt consumption is a global concern.

Table salt refers to the fine crystals that you’ll find in most salt shakers. Typically made by mining underground salt deposits, this type of salt is processed and refined to remove minerals and ...