 Spice Up Your Life!
Herbs and spices, in addition to flavor, may also provide phytochemicals, which may be heart-healthy, fight cancer or enhance the immune system.
A physician should approve salt substitute. Potassium chloride is found in many salt substitutes. Too much potassium can be harmful if you have kidney problems or if you are taking certain medications. Some substitutes or "light" salts contain salt and you may not actually reduce your sodium intake if you use too much.
| Herbs & Spices |
Use in These Foods to Enhance Flavor Instead of Salt
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| Allspice |
Stews, Soups, Ground Meats, BBQ Sauce, Tomatoes, Sweet Potatoes and Fish |
| Basil |
Beef, Lamb, Seafoods, Soups, Stews, Stewed on Fresh Tomatoes, Sauces, and Italian Dishes
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| Bay Leaves |
Meats, Poultry, Soups, Stews and Spaghetti Dishes |
| Chives |
Salads, Sauces, Soups, Stews, Fish, Meats, and Vegetables
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| Cinnamon |
Fruits (especially apples), Breads, Pork, Fish, Squash, and Sweet Potatoes
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| Chili Powder |
Ground Meats, Casseroles, Corn, Seafood, French Dressing, and Soups
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| Cloves |
Fruits, Roasted Meats, Squash and Baked Fish
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| Curry Powder |
Lamb, Chicken, Fish, Beef, and Vegetables
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| Garlic (not salt) |
Casseroles, Meats, Salads, Vegetables, and Tomato Dishes
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| Ginger |
Chicken, Oriental Vegetables, Fruits, and Pork
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| Lemon or Lime Juice |
Vegetables, Meats, Fish, Seafoods, Salads, and Fruit
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| Mace |
Hot Breads, Fruit Salads, Fish, and Veal
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| Marjoram |
Lamb, Salmon, Eggplant, and Green Salad |
| Mustard(dry) |
Ground Meats, Fish, Salads, Sauces, Beans, and Chicken
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| Nutmeg |
Cottage Cheese, Eggs, Fruits and Vegetables
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| Oregano |
Soups, Stews, Italian Casserole, Steaks, Seafoods, and Tomatoes
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| Paprika |
Chicken, Fish, Meats, Baked Potatoes, Coleslaw, and Wax Beans
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| Parsley |
Salads, Broiled Meats, Baked and Stewed Meats, Poultry, Soups, Tomato, and Tomato Sauces
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| Rosemary |
Meats, Fish, Poultry, Dressing, Potatoes, Peas, and Lamb
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| Sage |
Turkey , Dressing, Poultry, and Fish |
| Tarragon |
Salad Dressings, Marinades, Sauces, Fish, Meats, and Poultry
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| Thyme |
Fish, Meats, Poultry, Vegetables, and Rice
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