Hello, this is Miko!
My family has been using all kinds of salt for over 10 years, and we are still such salt geeks that we keep more than 20 types of salt on hand at all times.
I first became fascinated with salt when I stopped by a salt specialty store called Shioya during a trip to Okinawa. At first, I didn't really know the ingredients, but I just started to enjoy using different salts, wondering which ones went well with which dishes.
As we always say, maintaining a good mineral balance is extremely important for maintaining our health. A lack of minerals can cause a variety of ailments. However, it is not easy to get a good balance of minerals from your daily diet. That's why we recommend that you incorporate mineral-rich natural salt into your diet.
Disorders caused by mineral deficiency
Minerals play an important role in the body, such as removing active oxygen and forming bones. A lack of minerals can cause the following disorders:
- Weakness, fatigue
- headache
- dehydration
- Mental illness
- Cold constitution
- anemia
- Irregular periods
Modern vegetables and minerals
Soil and vegetables contain many minerals, but in recent years, it is said that the mineral content of vegetables has fallen to one-half or one-third of what it was 50 years ago. This is because modern agriculture uses large amounts of chemical fertilizers in pursuit of speed and quantity. By choosing vegetables grown organically or using natural farming methods, you can get high-quality minerals, but the reality is that it is difficult to obtain them easily.
Types of natural salt and how to choose them
Natural salt is gaining attention as one way to ingest minerals. However, there are many different types of natural salt, and the mineral content varies greatly depending on the manufacturing method. When choosing natural salt, be sure to pay attention to the following points.
- Refined salt: Seawater is electrolyzed to extract only sodium chloride. It can be mass-produced and is inexpensive, but contains almost no minerals.
- Regenerated processed salt: Reprocessed salt made by adding salt water (nigari) to refined salt or imported salt (mainly imported from Mexico and Australia). It is said to contain minerals, but because it is a processed product, the balance is different from that found in nature.
- Natural salt: Unrefined salt. Made by drying seawater in the sun or boiling it in a cauldron. There are sea salt, rock salt, lake salt, etc., and the mineral content varies.
Even natural salts vary widely. When choosing, it is important to pay attention to the place of origin, ingredients, and manufacturing method. Choose a product from a reliable manufacturer, read the instructions on the package carefully, and if you are unsure, check the manufacturer's website to find the natural salt that is right for you.
Recommended natural salt: Yuki Shio and Ishigaki no Shio
At our store, we recommend Miyakojima Yuki Shio and Ishigaki Salt, both natural salts rich in minerals.
Yuki Shio is made using a new salt-making method in which underground seawater is sprayed through a coral layer onto a heated iron plate, instantly turning it into powdered salt. The groundwater that has passed through the coral layer over many years has absorbed many minerals, making it an extremely valuable water source. The snow salt made from this groundwater is rich in minerals.
Since the heating only occurs for a moment, the sea minerals remain intact, so it is no exaggeration to say that this salt is closest to the natural environment.
Ishigaki salt is a natural salt made using a low-temperature process using seawater that has passed through the coral layers of Ishigaki Island. This salt, nurtured in the blue waters of Ishigaki, is characterized by its beautiful jade color, excellent mineral balance, and mellow flavor.
By using the two types of natural salt, Yuki Shio and Ishigaki Shio, in a proper way, you can take in a balanced amount of minerals more effectively.
summary
Maintaining a good mineral balance is essential for maintaining a healthy body. However, modern diets tend to result in mineral deficiencies. Natural salt is one easy way to ingest minerals, but you need to be careful when choosing it. The Yuki Shio and Ishigaki no Shio salts we recommend are precious natural salts that are rich in minerals. Why not try incorporating these two types of salt into your diet to improve your mineral balance?
🤸🤸Natural salt🤸🤸
Miyakojima's Miracle Salt Yuki Shio (Powder) 120g
A gift from the jade-green sea! Ishigaki Salt 180g
A gift from the sparkling jade-green sea! Ishigaki Salt, large 500g
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