The right salt can heighten flavor, add crunch and transform a dish. Three chefs explain which types they rely on and exactly ...

Salt usually isn't perceived as a healthy addition to your meal. However, when consumed in moderation, these salts are not only good for you but also good for your heart.

“Salt is easily the most important thing chefs keep in the kitchen,” says Robert Hartman, chef de cuisine at Saint Theo’s restaurant in New York City. It helps bring out the natural flavors in food, ...

Salt is a key part of our diets. It's also vital for our survival, as dietitian Lena Beal, MS, RDN, LD and National Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics previously told USA TODAY.

Ever wonder why a pinch of flaky salt doesn't pack the same punch as table salt? Certain physical characteristics change how we perceive its taste.

Himalayan salt and sea salt have different mineral compositions based on their region of origin. Both salts are more natural than table salt, but may contain heavy metals or microplastics. Be mindful ...