Replacing salt with herbs and spices is not only better for your health, but a low-cal way to shake up your weight loss on the TAIslim Total Body System. Adding variety to your cooking perks up your palette and can help you enjoy healthy foods more; thereby increasing the likelihood of making them a mainstay of your diet.
Even if you aren’t familiar with a seasoning, be bold and experiment. You never know; your new favorite dish may be one recipe away.
Here are some ways to incorporate herbs and spices into your daily meals, along with the potential health benefits of each.
Basil: add at the end of meal preparation as cooking may ruin the flavor. Best with white meats, pesto, stir-fries, and atop berries.
Health benefits: anti-inflammatory and rich source of magnesium
Cayenne pepper: use in sauces and lemon-based marinades with lemon. Works well with all types of meat.
Health benefits: source of vitamin A, cholesterol reduction, and natural pain reliever
Cilantro: perk up salsa, guacamole, and marinades containing lemon and lime.
Health benefits: source of fiber, iron, and disease-fighting phytonutrients
Coriander seeds: sprinkle into soups, fish, and smoked meats such as turkey; also blends well with cumin.
Health benefits: may help control blood sugar, cholesterol, and free radical production
Dill: dust stews and veggies, especially cucumbers, carrots, and salmon; mix with yogurt.
Health benefits: source of iron, calcium, and may help neutralize carcinogens
Parsley: shake up pasta, potatoes, fish, and chicken.
Health benefits: source of vitamins K, C, and A, and heart-healthy folate
Rosemary: ignite the flavor of roasted poultry, salmon, and sauces; blends well with tomatoes, spinach and mushrooms.
Health benefits: source of fiber, iron, and calcium; may increase circulation and improve digestion
Sage: scatter over sausages, cheeses, and sweet fruits and veggies; can be cooked for long periods of time.
Health benefits: antioxidant and memory enhancer
Thyme: liven up lamb, bean, egg, and veggie dishes; complementary with parsley.
Health benefits: source of vitamin K and protects cell membranes
Turmeric: toss into stir-fries, veggies, and rice.
Health benefits: source of manganese, iron, vitamin B6, and arthritis reliever
