Salt is a dietary mineral essential for animal life, composed primarily of sodium chloride. Salt for human consumption is produced in different forms: unrefined salt (such as sea salt), refined salt (table salt), and iodised salt. It is a crystalline solid, white, pale pink or light grey in color, normally obtained from sea water or rock deposits. Edible rock salts may be slightly greyish in color due to this mineral content.Chloride and sodium ions, the two major components of salt, are necessary for the survival of all living creatures including humans. Some isolated cultures, such as the Yanomami in South America, have been found to consume little salt, possibly an adaptation originated in the predominantly vegetarian diet of human primate ancestors. Salt is involved in regulating the water content (fluid balance) of the body. Salt flavor is one of the basic tastes. Salt cravings may be caused by trace mineral deficiencies as well as by a deficiency of sodium chloride itself.It is believed that over consumption of salt may increase the risk of health problems, including high blood pressure. In food preparation, salt is used as a preservative and as a seasoning.

Meteorologist Susanne Horgan returns to NewsChannel 5’s Good Morning Cleveland on Wednesday, February 6th. Following the birth of her first child Thomas in December, Susanne spent her maternity leave learning the ropes of motherhood away from the Power of 5 weather center.

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This race is the Democrats to lose, especially with speculation that the brother of the very person who just finished giving the nation a Cleveland Steamer has a possibility of finding his way to the White House.

So, how does Bill Belichick (that hobo in a hoodie) look now that he lost his place in NFL history? Cleveland rejoices on his lack of good sportsmanship!

with... Emperor Caesar, Prince Michael, John Kennedy, Lincoln, Grover Cleveland, Sandy Whitehouse, Jesus Archangel, Jesus Muhammed, Colonel Sanders, Mad Max, Megally Megally, Andy Clown, Jonathon "The Impaler" Sharkey, Jesse Ventura, Sandra Noble, Condoleezza Rice, "Jimmy" Carter, and General Zod ....who needs Hillary, Barak, John, or Ron?