There are many ways to lower your sodium intake without sacrificing flavor. You might try herbs, spices, and seasoning blends when cooking. Here is a list of some options for adding taste and zest to your food without using extra salt.
Create your favorite flavors using herbs and spices
Fish
- Bay leaf
- Cumin
- Curry
- Dill
- Dry mustard
- Green pepper
- Lemon juice
- Marjoram
- Onion
- Paprika
- Parsley
- Savory
Beef
- Basil
- Bay leaf
- Cloves
- Dill
- Dry mustard
- Green pepper
- Horseradish
- Marjoram
- Nutmeg
- Onion
- Pepper
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Savory
- Thyme
Poultry
- Basil
- Dill
- Green pepper
- Lemon juice
- Marjoram
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Parsley
- Poultry seasoning
- Rosemary
- Saffron
- Sage
- Savory
- Tarragon
- Thyme
Pork
- Allspice
- Applesauce
- Cinnamon
- Cumin
- Curry
- Dry mustard
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Marjoram
- Onion
- Sage
- Savory
- Thyme
Breads
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Dill
- Poppy seed
Vegetables
- Curry
- Dill
- Dry mustard
- Marjoram
- Sage
- Thyme
Pasta
- Basil
- Garlic
- Oregano
- Poppy seed
Potatoes
- Dry mustard
- Marjoram
- Sage
- Thyme
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