What Is Salt, Really?
Salt, chemically known as sodium chloride, is one of the most essential minerals created by God for the sustenance of human life. It contains vital trace elements that help your body function properly — from maintaining hydration to supporting muscle and nerve activity. Salt isn’t just a condiment; it’s a God-given nutrient designed for balance, health, and wholeness.
“You are the salt of the earth…” — Matthew 5:13
The Myths About Low-Salt Diets
For centuries, we’ve been told to limit our salt intake to prevent hypertension, stroke, and diabetes. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends only 2–5 grams per day — less than a teaspoon. But is this truly the standard for divine and physical health? Interestingly, in hospitals, when treating hypertensive emergencies, doctors often administer normal saline, which contains about 4.5 grams of salt per pint — nearly the same as the total daily WHO recommendation.
Studies and clinical experience increasingly suggest that extreme salt restriction can actually increase the risk of:
Hypertension
Diabetes
Cardiovascular illnesses
Autoimmune conditions
Arthritis and even skin problems
Why Salt Is Essential for Your Health
Salt plays a major role in nearly every vital body function. It’s not just for flavor — it’s for function.
Health Benefits of Salt Include:
Supports normal muscle and nerve activity
Regulates heart function and blood volume
Maintains proper hydration
Keeps the skin smooth and healthy
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
In simple terms — your body cannot live without salt.
How Much Salt Should You Really Eat?
At KIRM Inc., we advocate for balance, not restriction. You don’t need to overconsume salt — but you also shouldn’t deprive your body of it. When cooking, add enough salt to make your food taste pleasant and satisfying. If it’s bland, add a little more until it tastes just right. Your body is divinely designed to tell you when it’s enough. Excess is unhealthy, but natural, adequate salt intake is part of God’s design for health.
Salt Beyond the Kitchen
Salt has shaped civilizations — politically, economically, and spiritually:
The term “salary” originates from “salarium”, because soldiers in ancient Rome were paid in salt.
Mahatma Gandhi’s 1930 Salt March was a political protest that sparked India’s independence movement.
Spiritually, the Bible portrays salt as a symbol of purity, preservation, and covenant.
Salt isn’t just a mineral — it’s a message: life, preservation, and truth.
The Divine Health Perspective
As a faith-based health organization, KIRM Inc. teaches that God designed food to nourish, not harm. Salt, used wisely and naturally, keeps the body in balance — not bondage. So, the next time you season your meal, remember: You’re not just adding flavor — you’re honoring a divine element that supports your health and well-being.
“Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt…” — Colossians 4:6
What You Need To Know
Salt is essential, not evil.
Low-salt diets may increase health risks.
God designed salt to nourish and preserve.
Use salt wisely — add enough to taste, not excess.
At KIRM Inc., we continue to expose the lies in science and teach the truth about divine health - so you can live strong, whole, and free from fear.