“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.

Table salt works well as a food preservative or a way to enhance the flavour of a dish. But using it in excess may cause health problems like high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. So, you ...