c) The Pacific Ocean is about 34.62 parts per mil on average. Answer 3: You mean the ocean’s salinity? A quick Google search came up with the salinity of the ocean being about 35 parts per thousand, or about 3.5%. Which ocean is the saltiest? Of the five ocean basins,Read More →
Dry eye can be caused by a salt imbalance in your tears. As eyes become dry, they lose water and become too salty, creating hyperosmolarity. And, just like when you throw salt on a wound, they sting and burn. Are emotional tears salty? If you’ve ever had tears run downRead More →
Samphire is a natural diuretic and has been used to dissolve kidney stones. It has also traditionally been a herbal remedy for digestive problems and recent experiments suggest Salicornia Herbacea has anti-oxidant, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory powers. Can you eat samphire raw? Marsh samphire has vibrant green stalks, similar to babyRead More →
Sauerkraut Too Salty? Just before eating, you can give your sauerkraut a quick rinse. This will wash off some but not all of the beneficial bacteria. Can you rinse sauerkraut to reduce sodium? If you must limit your salt intake, rinsing is recommended. Sandor Ellix Katz, aka Sandorkraut, and authorRead More →