Food Tip – Herbs and Spices

by Shereen Jegtvig

Using herbs and spices is a great way to add zest and flavor to your meals without adding sodium, fat or calories.  Herbs and spices may have added health benefits too.  You can use fresh herbs (or even grow your own herbs in a garden or in a flower pot on your kitchen window).  Stock your kitchen with dried herbs and spices too – such as cinnamon, garlic powder, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme, basil and any other favorites you may have.

If you’re not sure how to use herbs and spices in your cooking, you can choose seasoning blends that already contain the seasonings in the right amounts.  You can find blends for Italian seasoning, Southwest cooking, Asian combinations and curry powder.  One of the ingredients in curry powder is curcumin, which may help to keep your arteries clear and keep your heart healthy.

The best part about using seasoning blends is that they’re simple and don’t have added artificial flavorings and additives.  You can take a look at some herbs and spice blends with our FoodEssentials tool:

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