>Personally I believe that any person smart enough to chip stone tools was
>plenty smart enough to figure out
>where salt comes from..... Paleo people certainly didn't use the amounts of
>salt now in packaged food.

My salt consumption has no doubt been cut drastically, so I do sometimes use
a little salt but NEVER before it's done when cooking something.  That zaps
salt's flavor, meaning you only add more later.  If you cut it out
completely, you'll find it's much like sugar -- any craving can go away.
I've heard it said more than once that less salt cuts the appetite.  I've
noticed this, too.  You just seem satisfied sooner.

Some things just need salt, though (IMO).  I made some soup yesterday that
just seemed to cry for it.  But I'd put nothing in at all, even in the
homemade stock, so I felt no guilt over a dash.  I'd call this a personal
thing.  If you think about it, experiment with it and come to a conclusion
that feels right, go with it.

Dori Zook
Denver, CO

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