Add Flavor, Naturally
Cooking with health in mind doesn't mean sacrificing flavor. When you switch to a diet that minimizes added sodium, refined fats and processed sweeteners, you open yourself up to a whole new approach to cooking. Cooking with health in mind uses alternative ingredients and cooking methods that take advantage of flavorful seasonings that don't add undue calories or sodium.
Here are some of our favorite ways to naturally enhance the flavors of our favorite nutrient-dense foods.
Savory
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Stocks and broths
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Fresh or dried herbs
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Wines
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Vinegars
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Ginger, garlic and onions
Spicy
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Dried and fresh chili peppers
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Mustard
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Curry
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Spices like cumin, cardamom, and coriander
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Peppercorns
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Horseradish and wasabi
Sweet
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Fresh and dried fruits
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Fruit juice
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100% fruit pastes, single strength concentrates and purees (like applesauce)
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Coconut water

