Cut the Salt, Add Flavor!

Even if you don't have high blood pressure, you should reduce your salt intake. This doesn't mean cutting flavor. There are many delicious ways to season your food. Try including some of these spices and herbs the next time you prepare a meal:

* Basil: Use in soups, salads, vegetables, fish, and meats.
* Cinnamon: Use in salads, vegetables, and breads.
* Cilantro: Use with meats, or in sauces, stews, and rice.
* Chili Powder/Chile Pequeño: Use in soups, salads, vegetables, and fish.
* Cloves: Use in soups, salads, and vegetables.
* Dill Weed and Dill Seed: Use in fish, soups, salads, and vegetables.
* Garlic Powder: Use in pasta sauces, stews, soups, marinades, and meats.
* Ginger: Use in soups, salads, vegetables, and meats.
* Marjoram: Use in soups, salads, vegetables, beef, fish, and chicken.
* Nutmeg: Use in vegetables and meats.
* Oregano: Use in soups, salads, vegetables, meats, and chicken.
* Onion Powder: Meats, poultry, soups, and salads.
* Parsley: Use in salads, vegetables, fish, and meats.
* Rosemary: Use in salads, vegetables, fish, and meats.
* Sage: Use in soups, salads, vegetables, meats, and chicken.
* Thyme: Use in salads, vegetables, fish, and chicken.

When experimenting with new seasonings, start by adding a small amount to the dish you're preparing, and keep adding more until the flavors please you. With this expanded repertoire of herbs and spices, salt will be the last thing on your mind.

There are many spices that can give your dishes a kick. Here are some suggestions to get your started:

* Poultry: Ginger, rosemary, thyme, curry powder, dill, sage, tarragon, oregano, cloves, orange rind
* Fish: Curry powder, pepper, lemon juice, ginger, marjoram, onion, paprika
* Pork: Garlic, onion, sage, ginger, curry, cloves, bay leaf, oregano
* Greens: Thyme, ginger, onion, dill, garlic
* Potatoes: Garlic, pepper, paprika, thyme, onion, sage
* Beans: Thyme, onion, dill, cumin, oregano, garlic, tarragon, rosemary
* Okra: Garlic, pepper, thyme, onion

There are many options when it comes to eating healthy, it just takes a little imagination! These spices are sure to help you get started.