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Does Pink Salt Contain Iodine? What You Should Know
Lily Brooks

Does Pink Salt Contain Iodine? What You Should Know

Uncover the truth about pink Himalayan salt’s iodine content and how to strategically meet your iodine needs through balanced, mineral-rich cooking practices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Nutritional Wellness
Cuisine: Global
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups filtered water
  • 1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon iodized sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon seaweed flakes
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 cup organic spinach
  • 1/2 cup wild-caught fish or seafood
  • Optional: dulse powder iodine-fortified plant milk

Method
 

  1. Dissolve pink salt and iodized salt in filtered water to create a mineral base.
  2. Add seaweed flakes and let rehydrate for 5 minutes.
  3. Heat coconut oil in a large pan to support iodine utilization.
  4. Add seafood to pan and cook gently to preserve iodine content.
  5. Incorporate spinach and greens during final 3–4 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 580mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1g

Notes

Pink salt contains minimal iodine. Combine it with seaweed, seafood, or iodized salt to meet daily iodine needs while enjoying its trace minerals and earthy flavor.

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