Salty and sweet tips!

 
We all know that salt on food tastes good but it can be used for so many other things (besides putting salt on a slug to kill it) Make sure to always keep the salt handy when you are done learning out these great tips...
  • Clean vegetables more easily. If you're having a hard time trying to get the last pieces of grit off of a vegetable or herb, give it a bath in salt water.
  • Chill drinks faster. Because salt lowers the freezing point of water, your beverages will cool more quickly if you use salt in your cooler. 
  • Keep your milk fresh by adding a pinch of salt to it after you open it.
  • If you are cooking beets and you have beet-stained hands, sprinkle the affected area with salt and a drop of dish washing liquid and rub.
  • Freshen shoes odors by sprinkling salt in them and leaving them overnight. The salt will absorb moisture and odors.
  • Got dandruff? No worries, rub 2 tablespoons of salt into your scalp before shampooing and your flakes will be gone.
  • What to do when you have poison ivy? To help relive the itching of a rash, soak the affected area in a strong salt bath. Make sure the water is warm to fully get the itch out.
  • If you are having trouble sleeping, try this salty tip: At bedtime, drink a glass of water, then let a pinch of salt dissolve on your tongue, making sure it doesn't touch the roof of your mouth. Studies have shown that the combination  of salt and water can induce a deep sleep.
Talk about some sweet tips! Did you know the United States produces about 48 million tons of salt per year, making it the saltiest country in the world! What is your favorite salty food?

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