Hello,
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My G.P just told me that I need to stop using salt when I cook. What can I use to make sure that the food still tastes good?
M.T, United Kingdom
Our Response:
Salt is one of the oldest seasoning known to man and it adds flavour to food. While cooking without it may sound like a chore, rest assured that there is plenty of life and taste in food that is cooked without added sodium (salt). The first thing that I want you to know is that salt is an acquired taste, somewhere in your early life, you learned to like it in your food. Similarly, you will soon acquire the taste for food cooked without added sodium and start to appreciate the true taste of food. Contrary to popular belief, food without salt does not have to be boring and tasteless. There are many herbs and seasonings available that kick the flavour up and turn a bland piece of food into gastronomist delight. Here are a few seasoning suggestions for a variety of dishes. All the best to you and yours!
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When Cooking |
Try using these seasonings |
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Chicken |
Basil, garlic, cloves, hot peppers, ginger, oregano, paprika, parsley, curry, thyme, turmeric, onion, rosemary, sage, red bell pepper. Citrus juices, chives, white wine |
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Beef |
Basil, bay leaf, curry, garlic, marjoram, onion, parsley, hot peppers, thyme, green bell pepper, ginger , red wine |
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Fish |
Basil, bay leaf, garlic, curry, dill, green bell pepper, onion, parsley, turmeric, lemon juice, lime juice, |
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Pork |
Applesauce, basil, cloves, chives, garlic, onion, rosemary, sage, thyme |
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Lamb |
Cloves, curry, garlic, mint, onion, oregano, parsley, pineapple, rosemary, thyme |
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Eggs |
Curry, garlic, green bell peppers, hot pepper, mushrooms, onions, chives, paprika, pepper, tomatoes |
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Vegetables |
Garlic, basil, ginger, lemon juice, marjoram, onion, chives, tomato |
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