Best rock salts according to redditors

You can get it at Indian grocery stores, or online.

https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Spices-Black-Salt-3-5/dp/B003WLZXBU/ref=sr_1_7?crid=3TVYSUAX2NK3H&keywords=black+salt+kala+namak&qid=1558907305&s=gateway&sprefix=black+salt%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-7

It's really an amazing flavor boost for tofu scrambles, quiches, and all things faux-egg.

Alt-right salt is like regular table salt. Nice but really common and a bit boring. Tankie salt is one of those fancy salts, like sea salt or this nonsense.

I actually agree. Eggs were hard for me and I still miss them. Then I think about the video I watched of the male chicks getting ground up alive and that nips my cravings in the bud. That being said- They were my favorite and I’m still hunting for a replacement.

I’ve heard of the Just Egg- which looks amazing but really pricey to include in my regular diet.

I just got some kala namak black salt. When added to a tofu scramble it’s supposed to make it taste more like eggs. I haven’t tried it yet but it really smells like eggs! I’m excited to try. I’ll update here when I do.

I bought it in one of those health stores. You know, the ones that sell that weirdo organic, gluten free and healthy shit (here they often have vegan stuff. Can be downright treasure troves sometimes). Idk, I live in a small town, so it shouldn't be too hard to find? Worst case order it online.

It's obviously kinda pricey, but since I only use it for these egg kinda dishes, it lasts forever.

> it still doesn't feel like enough. Also, it's especially dumb because dairy products make me itchy at best and give me hives at worst.

If you're feeling stressed out by it, why don't you do what will ultimately make you happy?

You say

> I'm not ready to become a vegan now ...

but then you also say

> I buy vegan butter and ice cream and chocolate and stuff

That's great!

So why not take the same approach for the remaining things you consume that aren't vegan? Meaning: try to find replacements, one at a time, for them?

For example,

> there are a few things that I can't make myself give up yet (cheese and eggs)

Why not try vegan cheese substitutes

• Field Roast Chao,
  
• Vegan Mac and Cheese Sauce (I use almond milk and a bit of oil instead of cashews and coconut milk),
  
  or vegan egg substitutes
  
  
• the Follow Your Heart VeganEgg + kala namak/black salt,
  
• Whole food vegan egg substitutes?
  
  

This is the first time I've heard about him, but I just pulled up a highlight video of his college tape and I am seriously impressed.

Tom Cable definitely has a "type" when it comes to O Linemen, and I think he's looking for plain ol' salty blockers.

I can't think of anyone saltier or blockier than this prospect.

https://www.amazon.com/Kala-Namak-Salt-Indian-Black/dp/B0057IWQV6

Difference is the size. Table salt is too small. Kosher salt has a bigger salt crystal. You could entirely coat a hamburger with kosher salt and toss it on the grill. It would come out fine with kosher salt whereas that much regular table salt would ruin a burger.

Brazilian rock salt is a much larger grain of sea salt. That's really what you want for to properly tenderize your steaks. Here's what it looks like: https://www.amazon.com/Thick-Barbecue-Salt-Churrasco-32-27oz/dp/B0073X07G4/ref=asc_df_B0073X07G4/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312167861240&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5699446902396647142&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011812&hvtargid=pla-568042062160&psc=1

I keep getting closer to what I remember in my pre-vegan days. This one was particularly delicious. Here's what I did:

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Pressed firm tofu, rubbed with Indian black salt (this is where the "egg" taste comes from) and fried in a little oil. Covered with a slice of Violife mature cheddar after crisping up one side and turning. Then a little pepper.

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Gardein breakfast sausage patty, also fried in a bit of oil.

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Sauteed adult spinach in olive oil with salt, pepper and some garlic.

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Toasted English muffin (not Thomas', which uses milk. This one is Giant store brand). Spread with a little Earth Balance after toasting.

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That's it, all of it was from local stores except the black salt, which I got from Amazon. This is my favorite lazy morning breakfast.

Hey, if you're craving the egg taste, get some black salt aka kala namak! Look in the spice section of an international grocery store near you if you have one. Otherwise, you can order it online (like this or this). It imparts an eggy taste. It's popularly used in tofu scrambles and you can add it to deviled potatoes, too.

First, congratulations on your success! Think about taking a 'before' picture before you loose even more weight and also take a tape measure and measure your waist so you can see the difference not just in pounds, but in inches too a few months and even a year from now.

As for salt, use something with minerals in it, either Himalayan Pink salt or "Real Salt" don't stress over it. Let your taste buds be your guide.


Here's Chris Kresser's take on salt: https://chriskresser.com/shaking-up-the-salt-myth-healthy-salt-recommendations/

For a fun food taste test, taste real salt or Himalayan pink salt next to white table salt. It's surprising how bitter the white salt is compares to the more natural salts containing trace minerals.

This Lo Salt is in many supermarkets and on amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lo-Salt-Reduced-Sodium-Alternative/dp/B004TEVING/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_325_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=6ZK1X8T04R1Q1TBMNTSW

Here’s your salt.

Don't forget Nama Kalak (Black Salt) it's witchcraft for tofu scrambled eggs. It's used in every veg-egg replacer and cheap to get at Indian/Middle Eastern groceries or Amazon; makes it taste/smell just like scrambled eggs.

Black Himalayan salt adds an egg flavor to it.

Those symptoms sound like a lack of electrolytes and/or dehydration. Try drinking more water and supplementing electrolytes. If it is electrolytes, after supplementing, the dizziness/headache feeling should go away quickly, and in a while, you should get your energy back, maybe next day.

For starters, I would just start with sodium specifically, just by drink a glass or two of water with a teaspoon of table salt in it.

Better would be getting salt with potassium in it, though, like this Lo Salt https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004TEVING - they sell these or similar ones in most supermarkets.

For magnesium, you can get pills. But don't buy chelated magnesium, I heard it gives you diarrhea, I use magnesium malate - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0013RGUK8 - It says it is 10 calories a pill though and recommends 3 pills a day - I usually only took 1 or 2 depending on how I felt.

Never really supplemented calcium, and most of the times don't take magnesium either. Go by the feeling, start with sodium/potassium salt first and see how you feel.

I haven't done a fast longer than 4 days though.

I'm so happy to hear that it finally "clicked" for you. The only regret me and all of the other vegans I know have is not becoming one sooner. Welcome to that club ;)

Kala Namak is a game changer for tofu scrambles. It has a sulphur-ish taste that makes tofu taste quite egg-like.

Good Karma flax yogurt is my favorite. I have one of those with fruit & nuts & seeds most mornings for breakfast. The texture is almost perfect (it's not quite as thick as Greek though). So Delicious coconut yogurt is very good as well.

For making egg taste-like you can also use black salt. https://www.amazon.com/Spicy-World-Indian-Black-Ounce/dp/B07CTW5NJX/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1538695130&sr=8-3&keywords=kala%2Bnamak&linkCode=sl1&tag=frommybowl-20&linkId=4c257b213ec90420337c357a3d2bbd90&language=en_US&th=1

Is this the right thing? https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B004TEVING/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1525650040&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=no+salt&dpPl=1&dpID=5190vwFiSzL&ref=plSrch

I purchased Himalayan pink salt on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IZL255O/ but you can probably find it in a smaller quantity or a lower price in a grocery store. I went with the 2 lb. bag because I knew I'd be fasting regularly and occasionally for prolonged periods. As for the potassium, I bought NoSalt at my local Publix, but if you can't find it at a grocery store (where it will be cheaper), you can buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H185N6/ (If you plan to buy it online, try to find a better price, though. 11 bucks is kinda crazy.)

I put 1 tsp of pink salt and a little less than 2 tsp of NoSalt in a liter of water and sip it throughout the day. If you drink it too fast, you may get the runs. I may drink more water afterward if I'm still thirsty, but I try not to drink more fresh water than salt water because I'm not very active and I don't want to risk flushing the electrolytes out of my system. Good luck!

I bought this Sherpa Himalayan Pink Salt, and Potassium and Magnesium from Bulk Supplements on Amazon. All powdered and I just weigh it out into my water a few times a day. On day 2 of my first extended fast!

Hey I'm in Germany and there is no 'lite salt' here either, but there is an equivalent product called blood pressure salt (Blutdrucksalz), which is 50% potassium, 50% sodium.

You in UK have an even better product. 66.6% potassium. 33.3% sodium.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lo-Salt-Reduced-Sodium-Alternative/dp/B004TEVING/

The reason they found it expensive is because they looked for easy replacements for their Standard American Diet Foods.
If you get a box of corndogs for $6 every month, then find it's the same price for half as many vegan corn dogs, you're gonna have a hard time. If you want junk food, think onion rings or tater tots instead, which are $2-3 for a huge bag.
If you are used to getting a Krispy Creme dozen for $10, finding a single vegan donut costing $3.50 is going to shock you. Instead, buy a box of Oreos for $3.


A lot of vegans will just be like "expensive? lolol rice and beans." But no one (or most people) don't want to eat bland sadness every day. As a new vegan, you just don't understand the "accidentally" vegan foods. You don't know the cheap vegan. You just know that Daiya Cheese costs more than regular cheese- I totally get that.


junk food that is vegan:

https://www.peta.org/living/food/accidentally-vegan/
https://www.peta.org/living/food/top-accidentally-vegan-foods/
https://vegnews.com/2018/7/25-accidentally-vegan-snacks-that-you-can-find-at-a-convenience-store
https://www.buzzfeed.com/whitneyjefferson/foods-you-wont-believe-are-actually-vegan?utm_term=.itjGe7dB4#.yyP47Xb9G


Some (kinda expensive but lasts a LONG time) vegan staples:
https://www.amazon.com/Dixie-Diners-Club-Beef-Ground/dp/B00T3LW20I/ref=sr_1_8_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1535965270&sr=1-8&keywords=dixie+diner (rehydrates to 3.4lbs of ground 'beef' for $10. Add to pasta sauce, or a packet of taco seasoning and use in taco/burrito/etc.)
https://www.amazon.com/Anthonys-Premium-Nutritional-Flakes-Verified/dp/B06Y1JPZ4F/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1535964474&sr=8-5&keywords=vegan+nutritional+yeast (Used in TONS of vegan recipes to make cheesy sauce, eggs, sour cream, cream cheese, etc., or to add a cheesy-nutty nuance to many dishes. Top popcorn or pasta with it. $13 for MONTHS worth of servings.)
https://www.amazon.com/Planters-Fancy-Whole-Cashews-Salted/dp/B00ADX5WZ2/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1535964626&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=cashews&psc=1 (you'll find the bulk of vegan pasta sauces, dips, sour cream, cream cheese, lasagna, and tons of other shit require soaked cashews. $16 is again, months worth.)
https://www.amazon.com/DEEP-Black-Salt-3-5-oz/dp/B003WLZXBU/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_lp_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=YPJCRC11RX5ZJBTKHCEP&dpID=51EigfPKPIL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=detail Kala Namak/black salt. It adds a sulfur-eggy flavor to anything (i.e., tofu egg scrambles, ramen.) It's a giant bag of salt for $4. Almost as cheap as regular salt.


Easy cheap vegan meals:
Biscuits and gravy (Bisquick is vegan.)
Pancakes (Again, Bisquick. Also maple syrup and margarine.)
Burrito (rice, beans, the vegan beef I mentioned above, gauc/salsa/fake sour cream/corn/onions or wtf ever you like on burrito.)
Spaghetti + garlic bread (use margarine instead of butter, that's it.)
PB+J
Grain bowls (they are super easy and cheap and have a million varieties, you'll find one to your taste.)
Curries (use tofu instead of chicken. Simply Balanced by Target has a few different good, cheap vegan curry sauces if you don't like to make your own.)
Tofu scramble (tons of different varieties if you google for recipes.)
Falafel (almost all falafel mixes are vegan.)
Salad (Italian dressing is usually vegan. Bac'n Pieces are vegan.)
Veggie stir fries
Pesto pasta
Oatmeal (top with nuts, PB, fruit, cinnamon, maple syrup, raisins, whatever.)
Pasta salad, omit the salami/pepperoni.
potato salad, vegannaise instead of mayo.
Anything you can imagine with potatoes + sweet potatoes - grilled, hashbrowns, fries, hassleback, baked, tots, mashed.
Smoothies (vegan flavored protein powder is more expensive than whey, I know. But soy and pea protein isolate are very cheap. Add plain protein, banana, ice, plant milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder and sweetener/sugar.)
Chili
Caramel rice cakes topped with coconut/almond reddi-whip and nuts.





Here's some more outside of the box but cheap meals:
Jackfruit pulled pork (I just use slowcooked jackfruit and storebought BBQ sauce.)
Fried plantains
Fried zucchini
Tempura veggies
Baked acorn or butternut squash with margarine + brown sugar
Zucchini fritters (there's recipes everywhere and they're amazing.)
Chow mein
Pan fried bean sprouts
Chia pudding
Ceviche omit the shrimp/fish
Roasted eggplant
Mujaddara
Mushroom shawarma


Plant milk is more expensive than cow's milk, but you can make cheap-ass oatmillk at home*. There's tons of baking egg replacers (banana, applesauce, etc,) but I highly recommend flax egg** for some easy omega-3s.


Some life-saving cheap recipes:
https://avirtualvegan.com/oat-milk/ *
https://lovingitvegan.com/how-to-make-a-flax-egg/ **
https://ohsheglows.com/2017/11/08/all-purpose-vegan-cheese-sauce/
https://cookieandkate.com/2018/vegan-sour-cream-recipe/
https://www.connoisseurusveg.com/cashew-cream-cheese/
https://www.cearaskitchen.com/vegan-yogurt/
https://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/vegan-chickpea-cookie-dough/ (the semi-sweet chocochips at Trader Joes are vegan, so are their marshmallows. I recommend adding both.)



I realize how big my post is now that I'm finished.. Hope you find it helpful haha.

These are pretty cool. They are nice for serving but you can also heat them up and cook on them.

Himalayan Salt Block - 9x9x2" Cookware Grade Salt Plate

Himalayan Salt Block - 8x12x2in Cookware Grade Salt Plate

garbanzo/ Chickpea egg?
here some recipes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a62y52IKMxo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu8am92PwlE

there is also that stuff they sell vegan egg

https://www.amazon.com/Follow-Your-Heart-VeganEgg-4-Ounce/dp/B0182XQRIU/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1522707993&sr=8-3&keywords=vegan+egg


also if you make the tofu maybe she can try it ? This black sea really makes it taste like eggs here the one I use.

https://www.amazon.com/DEEP-Black-Salt-3-5-oz/dp/B003WLZXBU/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1522708110&sr=8-3&keywords=black+salt+indian

Most people recommend Himalayan pink salt, however if you're in a pinch just get whatever salt you can find. All salt has sodium which is what you really need.

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The Himalayan pink salt (not to be confused with pink curing salt, don't get that) has more trace minerals, but there is some argument as to whether or not there is enough trace minerals in the salt to make a difference.

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You can also buy it off Amazon - here

It’s black salt, not pepper. Here’s an example:

Spicy World Indian Black Salt 7 Ounce - Pure, Unrefined, and Natural (Kala Namak) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CTW5NJX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WZc5CbYCJWDRX

That’s what gives the subtle sulfuric flavor. For a whole block of tofu, I use maybe 1/4-1/2 teaspoon.

> ice cream salt

Usually ice cream salt is not meant for human consumption, just look at the bottom corner of the box.

Raw Garden Kala Namak (Himalayan Black Salt) X- Fine 12 Oz Easy-To-Use Shaker Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2SJTYM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_X-4vDb3JD5EM5

One of these hanging next to you at work?

Looks pretty good to me.

• Magnesium citrate is one of the best forms; the one to avoid is magnesium oxide, which has around 10% bioavailability. [I don't think dosing time is too important, so I usually just spread out the doses throughout the day.]
  
  
• That dose of vitamin D might be a bit large. Examine.com recommends 2000 IU/day, but 10,000 IU/day isn't harmful, so that's up to you. [Vit D is Fat-soluble, so recommended to take with a meal or when you take fish oil]
  
  
• Potassium looks fine. I usually have half a teaspoon of something like LoSalt (66% potassium chloride, 3.8 GBP on Amazon) rather than pills, but that's just personal preference (cheaper). Dissolving it in hot water helps it taste less like seawater.
  
  
• Fish oil looks good. I find that locally (where I am in the US) the "fish oil" version is a better price than the "omega-3" version of pills, but that may be preference as well (I end up taking 3g of fish oil each day to get 900mg of omega-3).
  
  
• Sodium might be worth thinking about depending on how much you sweat. Bullion cubes can do the trick.
  
  PS: www.examine.com is a phenomenal resource for supplement information; it's well respected on /r/ketogains and /r/supplements. It's where I typically go first to find supplement information.

https://smile.amazon.com/DEEP-Black-Salt-3-5-oz/dp/B003WLZXBU/

Here you go, Lazybones. $3 and free shipping with Amazon Prime. :)

https://smile.amazon.com/DEEP-Black-Salt-3-5-oz/dp/B003WLZXBU/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1527706512&sr=8-4&keywords=kala+namak&dpID=51EigfPKPIL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Not expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IZL255O/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

High quality, no fluoride, extra nutrients, mined below the earth to remove pollutants, and delicious.

Chelated Magnesium

Cod Liver Oil (1000mg)

Lo Salt (Potassium)

Sodium = Use more salt on your food.

Additional supplements:
Multivitamin

Psyllium Husk (good for baking/bulking recipes/fibre for bowel movements

You can also get magnesium and potassium I believe from spinach, kale and avocado

Look into buying black salt, it gives foods an eggy flavor. It's actually way too egg-like for me to enjoy, but my boyfriend's a fan.

Link.

> I was eating lunch today, eggs on toast. I'm vegetarian but I've toyed with the idea of going vegan for a while, and tried to make my meals as vegan as possible, but I've had a hard time giving up eggs.

Look into:

> Kala Namak, which I buy at a local Asian grocery. This is sulfurous salt, which, when added to tofu, makes it taste like eggs.

> Anyone of ten billion tofu scramble recipes.

I became a vegan in large part by watching my cats, too. Watching people with their dogs. Just realizing that sapience isn't what's important, but the capacity for suffering that living things have.

Good luck on your journey. Since you are already vegetarian, I hope it will not be too difficult.

nu salt (per /u/perritosupergordito, contains ingredients derived from honey) and lo salt are pretty good.

I actually do use High5 Zero, usually 1h before running/exercise. It seems to be carb-free. The amount of magnesium looked decent enough to me, but potassium and sodium were on the low side so I also add a bit of Lo-Salt to it (1/8 tsp):

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lo-Salt-Reduced-Sodium-Alternative/dp/B004TEVING

That should add about 200mg potassium and 100mg sodium.
Doesn't change the taste much if at all.

Note that you will probably stop feeling bad in a few days even if you don't supplement, its just that things are much easier if you do. I still do get the symptoms from time to time (maybe once per week, when I forget to eat), they're just significantly milder

I also recommend carrying a couple of Knor chicken stock cubes with you. Half a cube, 1 cup of hot water and a bit of double cream makes for some really nice soup that adds about 0.5g salt, usually enough to get rid of the symptoms.

My plan is to also try Pret's bone broth: https://www.pret.co.uk/en-gb/1903-soups-bone-broth.aspx as it seems to hit all the good points at once.

Regarding exercise, I would recommend to wait for at least a week or two after starting keto to become better adapted to burning fat for fuel. More info: https://www.verywell.com/what-is-keto-adaptation-2241629

I need ideas too, but wanted to suggest a Salt block for the mom or dad. I got one for my aunt who loves to cook and entertain, and she puts cheeses on it. I'm getting hungry thinking about it honestly.

Another easy thing for dad or nephews would be sports apparel. Especially for the one going off to college. You could get him clothes from his new school.

Pink Himalayan Salt is the best option as it contains rich nutrients and magnesium
https://www.amazon.com/Sherpa-Pink-Himalayan-Extra-Fine-Grain/dp/B00IZL255O/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1524454358&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=pink+himalayan+salt&psc=1

i took half a teaspoon after the 3rd day of fasting with a cup of water.
Or a full teaspoon.
have to try it out..
if you get the runs and end up with on the toilet cut the salt in half
but never go 0 salt
so if you make 5 days fasting, take the salt on the 5th day.
Of course if you working out and sweating and drinking more water then instead of every other day, drink each day after 2 days of fasting.
All depends on activity level

I got this large bottle on Amazon shortly after going vegan about 2.5 years ago. Still going strong.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IZL255O/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=AZMN6L7G3SVRG&psc=1 I plan on buying this. Thoughts?

OK, I don't know why I'm so silly. The Celtic is coarse. The Himalayan pink is actually extra-fine: https://www.amazon.com/Sherpa-Pink-Himalayan-Extra-Fine-Incredible/dp/B00HVJHXGC/ref=sr_1_11_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1524818713&sr=1-11&keywords=himalayan%2Bpink%2Bsalt&th=1

I'm salting everything (even my tea and coffee!) taking 500mg magnesium twice a day and at least a teaspoon of this in the water I drink during the day https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lo-Salt-Reduced-Sodium-Alternative/dp/B004TEVING for potassium. I'm eating my greens, broccoli, green beans, kale and spinach...I'm eating more green stuff now than I ever did!

Artsy for life!

I enjoy making bath bombs to help me relax after my long shifts at work. Epsom Salt is used in the production of these little beauties! I love doing it because using a bath bomb adds a nice kick to a bath after my 12 hour shifts. Plus, I also use this to make my own salt scrubs so I can be all smooth~<3

So the good news is it only takes 2-3 days to ditch the sugar addiction. It kind of sucks those first couple days, but be encouraged that the cravings will go away once your body adapts.

After that is the easier part.

Also since you're new to this, repeat after me "electrolytes, electrolytes, electrolytes." Add some Himalayan pink salt to EVERYTHING. It's a good idea to get Potassium and Magnesium supplements as well. If you keep up with this and drink lots of water, you'll keep feeling great!

Try to find some black salt, "Kala namak", if you can. It has a very eggy taste that will make your scrambles tofu really resemble eggs! I like making mine with a firm silken tofu; it sounds like an oxymoron, but I promise it's actually a thing. 😊 It has that soft texture of eggs!

Lo-salt is similar though it doesn't contain iodine. It's ingredients are: Potassium Chloride (66% min.) Sodium Chloride (33.3% max.) Anticaking Agent (Magnesium Carbonate)

Sounds cool, like I always say fasting is a personal thing that varies wildly.

There's also these... I've read around the subreddit that some people keep them around and suck on them like candy through the day. Would maybe work to keep in an office at work.

I have zero experience with them myself, though I'll probably give them a try at some point or another.