India, Feb. 22 -- With people becoming more health-conscious, they are taking a closer look at their dietary choices and opting for supposedly healthier alternatives that promise more nutrients. Table salt is increasingly being replaced by pink salt for its perceived mineral content, but this common misconception and oversight may come at a cost to your health.

Bengaluru-based fitness coach Ralston D'Souza recently brought this concern to light in his latest post on February 20, cautioning against the growing habit of replacing iodised salt with non-iodised varieties for everyday use.

Pink salt is chosen for its perceived mineral content, but this switch may be misguided. The coach pointed out that the trace minerals in pink salt exist ...