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See Also5 Ways to Add Flavor Without Adding More Salt10 Simple Tips to Make Food Taste BetterEnhancing Flavors in Your Dishes - Bannari Amman Institute of TechnologyHOW TO MAKE FOOD TASTE BETTERCooking
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Meal Type
Main Dish
Side Dish
Salads
Soups
Snacks
Breakfast
Beverages
Desserts
Baked Goods
Cuisine
General
African
Native American
Asian Pacific Islander
Kid-Friendly
Latino
Soul Food
Asian
Middle Eastern
Italian
Cooking Environment
Limited Kitchen
20 minutes or less
No-cook
Dietary Info
Vegetarian
Low Added Sugar
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Vegan
Low Sodium
Meal Plan
Very Quick Meal Plans
Low Added Sugar Meal Plans
Kid-Friendly Meal Plans
Vegetarian Meal Plans
Slow Cooker/Crockpot Meal Plans
Festive Meal Plans
All Meal Plans
Step-By-Step Recipe
General Nutrition
Picky Eaters
Weight Management
Diabetes Prevention
Heart Disease and Hypertension Prevention
Other Chronic Disease Prevention
Cooking
Dairy
Protein
Fruit
Vegetable
Pantry
Shopping and Budgeting
Breastfeeding
Physical Activity
Cooking
Chronic Disease Prevention
Feeding Children
General Nutrition
Nutrition Assistance
Stress Management
Beverages
There are other ways to add flavor to meals.
"Food without salt is boring."
"Food without salt is boring."
- Herbs and spices are inexpensive ways to add flavor to meals.
- Add nuts or seeds to your meals to add flavor and crunch.
- To brighten the flavor of a dish, add vinegar or lemon juice as a last step.
- Eating a wide variety of colors adds flavor to your meals.
- Those with high blood pressure should keep salt below 1,500mg per day.
Try This
Select a low-salt recipe from the list below to make this week.
Three Ways to Flavor your Food Without Salt
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