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March 13, 2009
No Shit, Sherlock
Salt Might Be 'Nature's Antidepressant'Most people consume far too much salt, and a University of Iowa researcher has discovered one potential reason we crave it: it might put us in a better mood.
...Behavior also came to play a key role in making sure we have enough salt on board. Animals like us come equipped with a taste system designed to detect salt and a brain that remembers the location of salt sources -- like salt licks in a pasture.
A pleasure mechanism in the brain is activated when salt is consumed.
You are singin'...
...to the choir...
...my friend. 
And NO ONE here needed a grant to tell you that. (Although a bailout would be nice.) Our wisdom is free for the asking.
Second opinion available upon approved salty snacks offering.
Posted by tree hugging sister at March 13, 2009 11:18 PM
Comments
I always did think you were a salty dog......
Posted by: JeffS at March 14, 2009 10:12 AM
Have you tried Bacon Salt? Bacon flavored salt... The World's Most Perfect Food.
Posted by: Julie at March 15, 2009 12:37 AM
The idea that salt is bad for you is a myth that just won't die.
Posted by: Skyler at March 16, 2009 10:39 AM
And yet we have jrks from CSPI wanting to regulate salt HEY LOOK ITS A SALT VAMPIRE MAKING ITSELF LOOK LIKE A DOCTOR
Posted by: Flu-Bird at April 23, 2009 02:16 AM