Salt is the most basic seasoning used in your kitchen. In earlier days, it was used as a preservative when refrigeration was unknown. Most people are under the false impression that food would be tasteless without salt. The major function of salt is to enhance the flavor of food.
In each meal, you should try a balance of flavors -- some subtle, some more pronounced and yet others that are background flavors. The best way to achieve a good mix of flavors is to select a variety of foods, especially some having their own natural salts. Excess salt is harmful and table salt, being highly processed is the most harmful of them. So remember to use salt in moderation.
When herbs, spices, and sauces are poorly chosen or used in excess, they can spoil the natural taste of the main ingredient. Similarly, an excess of salt can, over a period of time, kill the sensitivity of one's taste buds.
