That’s why I use spices, both dried and fresh variations, to keep my meals tasty and exciting. Here are a few of my favorites.
Ginger: Add this spice to
vegetable sautés or to flavor any kind of meat or fish. As an added bonus
ginger helps to aid in the digestion process.
Curry or Chili powder: A fantastic alternative to salt if you’re always feeling like your food doesn't have enough flavor. I like to add this spice on top of egg salad, rice dishes and roasted veggies, especially corn on the cob.
Gomasio: used as an alternative to table salt in Macrobiotic cooking and is made of ground up roasted sesame seeds and sea salt. You probably also didn't know that sesame seeds are very high in fiber, omega-6 fatty acids, anti-oxidants, and a bunch of other awesome ingredients that make it a superfood. You can find a ready-made version by Eden Farms at Whole Foods or any health food store.
Garlic: No surprise here,
garlic is extremely flavorful and is good on everything. But did you also know
that it has been recently been linked to having cancer-fighting properties? To
reap these benefits make sure to crush or mince your clove in order to break
the cell wall and activate the chemical reaction. A few of my favorite ways to
eat garlic include sautéing with grains or veggies, adding to omelets and
mincing for dips such as guacamole, salsa and hummus.
Vanilla and Cinnamon: My boyfriend and I have been adding these spices to everything lately. Use as a sweet and smoky alternative to sugar in marinades, coffee, cereal and yogurt parfaits.
Xo Saranna
