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happy_macomb Chevy Chase, MD(Zone 7a) Sep 24, 2012

Yes -- Diamond salt is a brand -- very commonly available, and inexpensive.

I believe all seafood contains iodine.

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speediebean Somewhere in, MD(Zone 7b) Sep 25, 2012

Yessirooni, Diamond is the brand of Kosher salt that I use.

To make the comparison between the large-crystal Kosher salt and small-grain Sea-salt that I have in my pantry currently:

Kosher, per 1/4 teaspoon: 280 mg sodium
Pure Sea Salt, per 1/4 teaspoon: 580 mg sodium

Neither one is idodized. While we need iodine to keep our thryroids healthy, we don't need much, and just a couple ounces of seafood daily is enough. If ya don't like seafood, 1/4 teaspoon of 'regular' table salt per day will give us enough iodine. It can also easily be found in dairy products, and plants grown in iodine-rich soils. What we adults need can EASILY be found in a healthy diet, we really don't need much at all. So, for me, since I know I do have high blood pressure and I try to keep a close eye on my sodium intake, and I don't have any thyroid issues, I prefer to use the Kosher salt and CLOSELY monitor the volume that I use, to keep the sodium content as low as possible. And I NEVER add salt "at the table". EVER. (and often I don't even add any salt in my cooking either... I just don't like the taste of it). < =/ I'm weird, I know. < =P heeheeheee

I hope that was helpful!

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