Wellnes Wednesday: Flavoring without Salt

The average American consumes 6 to 18 grams of salt daily.  That's roughly one to three teaspoonful.  Our bodies actually only need 0.5grams of salt (0.2grams / 200mg / sodium) daily.  Salt should be limited to 2300mg daily.  This is about 1 teaspoon of table salt.  (More on salt later)

For now, here  are ways to make foods tasty without using salt. 
Try these flavorings, spices and herbs:

   For Meat, Poultry and Fish

Beef:   Bay Leaf, Marjoram, Nutmeg, Onion, Pepper, Sage, Thyme

Lamb:   Curry powder, garlic, rosemary, mint

Pork:    Garlic, Onion, Sage, Pepper, Oregano

Veal:   Bay Leaf, Curry  Powder, Ginger, Marjoram, Oregano

Chicken:   Ginger, Marjoram, Oregano, Paprika, Poultry Seasoning, Rosemary, Sage, Tarragon, Thyme

Fish:   Curry Powder, Dill, Dry Mustard Lemon Juice, Marjoram. Paprika, Pepper

For Vegetables

Carrots:   Cinnamon, Cloves, Marjoram, Nutmeg, Rosemary, Sage

Corn:   Cumin, Curry Powder,  Onion, Paprika, Parsley

Green Beans:  Dill, Curry Powder, Lemon Juice, Marjoram Oregano, Tarragon, Thyme

Greens:  Onion, Pepper

Peas:  Ginger, Marjoram, Onion, Parsley, Sage

Potatoes:  Dill, Garlic, Onion, Paprika, Parsley, Sage

Summer Squash:    Cloves, Curry Powder, Marjoram, Nutmeg, Rosemary, Sage

Winter Squash:  Cinnamon, Ginger Nutmeg, Onion