The more we learn about nutrition, the more we realize that particular components of  foods are not our enemy. Fat and carbs, for instance,  are not the enemy.  However, the type and amount of fats and carbs you consume can either bring you closer to, or further from, healthy physical balance.  Now we realize the same  is true for that old stand-by bad guy, salt.  Your body requires salt to live, but most people consume far more than needed, which taxes the organs in their effort to excrete the additional salt from our systems, leading to bloating and cellular damage.  Table salt (mainly sodium chloride) has been linked to diseases such as high blood pressure and heart disease. Table salt is a product that has been chemically cleansed with all beneficial  minerals and elements removed in the process.

Eliminating salt from your diet is not the answer. Exploring more natural alternatives can go a long way to helping us retain a balance.  Himalayan Salt is composed of natural elements that our bodies need for proper functioning. Salt is one of the essential elements for electrical impulses and general conductivity within the body.  Salt is not the bad guy. But changing the type of salt you consume and becoming aware of the quantity you are eating can improve health and help prevent common diseases.

Does someone you love have a dairy allergy or lactose intolerance?  Do you have a vegan Valentine?  Discover Enjoy life Boom-Choco-Boom bars! Boom-Choco-Boom bars are gluten free, dairy free, soy free, egg free, nut free and vegan.  Best of all, they taste great!   In addition to the dark chocolate bars, they also make rice “milk” chocolate bars.  Our favorite is the “milk” chocolate with crispy rice. We’re so happy a trusted company like Enjoy life took on the daunting task of making allergen-free chocolate, allowing us to be able to offer a variety of treats for special dietary needs.  Happy Valentines Day from the gang at Meadowsweet Market/juniperfoods!