Live Life with a Little Spice!
in The Too Busy to Diet Blog on March 19, 2014
Herbs, Spice, and Everything Nice!
Written by Alexis D’Ascenzo, Dietetic Student at University of Illinois at Chicago, CPT
“Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right”
-National Nutrition Month 2014
Did you know? Using herbs, spices, and other seasonings can help flavor your food without adding extra sodium, calories, sugar, or fat. Here are some ideas to get you started!
Basil, Ginger, Nutmeg, Garlic, Parsley, Peppermint, Rosemary, Curry, Paprika, Cinnamon, Cilantro, Bay leaf, Cumin, Dill, Black pepper, Fennel, Chives, Chile powder, Cayenne pepper, Poppy seed, Oregano, Pine nuts, Saffron, Sage, Thyme Turmeric, and Coriander.
This year’s key message is how to combine taste and nutrition to create healthy meals that follow the Dietary Guidelines recommendations. National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Happy National Nutrition Month!
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