Salt Consumption In Haiti

This is natural sea salt from Haiti. This is what Coarse salt looks like, Haitians call it Gros Sel

Haitians consume more of that bulky sea salt than than the heavily processed table salt. Many people argue that sea salt is healthier than table salt.

Related: Stroke and Hypertension in Haitian Communities, is it because of all that extra SALT in the way Haitians cook?

Did you know? A 1/4 teaspoon of salt contains 575 milligrams sodium.

How much sodium should you consume in a day?

The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams (mg) a day.

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