I've never tried an actual salt substitute, but I cook without any salt. My husband's taste is so sensitive, I wouldn't even try potassium chloride. We tasted that in geology lab. They say it's bitter; I say it's worse than that.

We do need some salt. I could name you three people I know who had to go to the hospital because they naively cut all salt from their diet. You need a little over 1/2 teaspoon a day to survive. We came from seawater, and salt is part of our existence.

The best way to cut down on salt is to do your own cooking. I like spices, herbs and rich flavors - onions, garlic, citrus, a little wine. Then I sprinkle on a few grains of salt at the table. Salt on the outside of the food is much more noticeable and enjoyable.