No-Salt Spices
- Other spices can do the trick when you want to cut out salt.cooking salt image by Horticulture from Fotolia.com
Although salt is a common ingredient included in many recipes, it can be dangerous if you consume too much. Salt has been proven to be a cause for bone density loss, especially in post-menopausal women, and can also lead to strokes and cardiovascular disease. If you are looking to avoid salt, but don't want all of your food to taste bland, there are many other spices that can fill in for this popular taste. - Mrs. Dash is a spice company that offers a large selection of no-salt spices. One such choice is their Garlic and Herb Seasoning Blend: a mix of garlic, onion, pepper, basil, oregano and other ingredients that combine to create a powerful taste for all kinds of food. Mrs. Dash recommends this spice for chicken, pasta, potatoes and even tuna salad. It contains no salt.
- Betts is another brand that specializes in no-salt seasonings and their original flavor spice contains onion, garlic, paprika, celery, dehydrated peppers, chili powder and a few other ingredients. They recommend this spice for grilling, meat, soups, salad dressings, casseroles, eggs and cooked vegetables.
- If you want to try your hand at creating your own no-salt seasoning, you can combine a mixture of onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, dry mustard, dried thyme, pepper and celery seed for a spice that can be used in your cooking. The ingredients in this recipe are similar to the ones used in the pre-made versions above, but contain no added chemicals or preservatives.
