Himalayan Salt Cutting Boards and Lamps

Light pink and in all types of forms, Himalayan salt has taken the consumer market by storm with its alleged healing powers. Similar to regular table salt, the pink salt contains up to 98 percent sodium chloride with the remaining 2 percent consisting of calcium, potassium and magnesium. These minerals give the substance its pinkish hue, is healthier than regular salt and also has a slight difference in taste. Himalayan salt can detoxify the body by balancing pH levels, reducing muscle cramps, balancing blood sugar levels and improving hydration with its trace mineral properties.

Himalayan salt cutting boards can add healthy minerals to the foods you prepare. The boards can be heated up to cook on, but will not make your food over-salted. As salt melts at very high temperatures (about 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit), only the right amount will be added to your food. These boards are also naturally antimicrobial as the salt keeps things dry, where bacteria cannot grow. This Himalayan Salt Plate from Williams Sonoma runs for $49.95.

If you are not the best cook, try reaping the benefits of the salt through a lamp. Having a salt lamp can improve air quality, uplift your mood and help you sleep better. Besides giving a soft ambient glow to a room, the salt can change the electrical charge of a room. You can purchase your lamp from Bed Bath and Beyond for only $24.99.