Table salt, sea salt, pink Himalayan salt. If you’re overwhelmed by the abundance of salt options and have wondered if some salt types have more health benefits than others, we’ve got a guide for you.

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Q Many foods by themselves are pretty bland, so I love adding salt to season them. But I know I should be careful about how much salt I use. Are there any other good alternatives to salt I can use? — ...