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Ask Dr. Gourmet

Which is the Best Salt Substitute?

Which salt substitute would you recommend?

Dr. Gourmet Says...

Salt SubstitutesGenerally speaking I don't recommend salt substitutes. I believe that it's more important to learn to use salt carefully. Here's some information on how to get started and understand sodium better:

Do You Eat Too Much Salt? How to Cut Back.

Understanding Sodium Content on Food Labels

We have reviewed some salt substitutes and you can find information about that at this link:

http://www.drgourmet.com/newsletter/reviews/092807.shtml

Thanks for writing,

Timothy S. Harlan, M.D.
Dr. Gourmet