I could not agree more with your comments about undercooked food and salt.
All TV chefs seemed to be pre-occupied with over seasoning of their dishes. The food should taste good without all the additives.
Why is it that all chefs seem to think food should be undercooked, especially meat, which is the most dangerous thing to eat when not cooked properly. Rosemary Shrager in particular has had duck many times in her program and everytime it has to be pink, something I find revolting to look at never mind the health side of it.