Day 1: Cinnamon
Replace flavored yogurts that can be high in sugar with plain low-fat Greek yogurt and blend in a combination of 2 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon and frozen tart cherries (defrosted) or other favorite fruit
Day 2: Ginger
Next time you make green or fruit tea, try adding Ground Ginger instead of sugar. The softly spiced flavor makes for a perfect complement.
Day 3: Thyme/Oregano
In place of salt, wake up your taste buds with Herbed Scrambled Eggs. Beat 1/8 tsp Thyme or Oregano Leaves into
2 eggs before scrambling.
Day 4: Oregano
For a twist on the typical grilled cheese, pre- pare sandwich with sliced moz- zarella cheese, sliced tomato and 1/4 tsp Oregano Leaves.
Day 5: Cinnamon
Next time you make French toast, pancakes, waffles or muffins, try sprinkling 1/4 to 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon on top, rather than powdered sugar or butter.
Day 6: Rosemary
Replace the butter and salt in mashed potatoes. Add a 1/2 tsp each crushed Rosemary Leaves and Garlic Powder and 1/4 tsp Black Pepper into 4 cups hot cooked mashed potatoes.
Day 7: Thyme
Instead of fats like butter and cheese, sprinkle Thyme Leaves on steamed or sautéed asparagus along with a twist of freshly Ground Black Pepper and a squeeze of lemon for a lighter, more flavorful alternative.
Day 8: Curry Powder
Skip the mayo. Try mixing 1/2 tsp Curry Powder into 8 ounces plain yogurt to use as a great spread on a turkey and vegetable pita sandwich.
Day 9: Cinnamon
Sprinkle 1/4 tsp of antioxidant-rich Ground Cinnamon on your morn- ing oatmeal to perk up your day. For an extra flavor twist, try adding dried cherries with sliced almonds or walnuts.
Day 10: Rosemary
Dinner rolls don’t need to be buttered. Just before baking frozen dinner rolls or ready-to-bake rolls, brush tops with olive oil then sprinkle with crushed Rose- mary Leaves and Sea Salt before baking.
Day 11: Cinnamon
Replace the sugar in your morning coffee with Ground Cinna- mon. Sprinkle
1/2 tsp over ground coffee before brewing.
Day 12: Curry Powder
Add dried cherries, Greek yogurt and a dash of Curry Powder to traditional chicken or tuna salad, instead of mayo, for a protein- packed food to stuff into whole wheat pitas or enjoy on salad greens.
Day 13: Ginger
For a fresh pick-me-up, sprinkle Ground Ginger on store-bought fruit cups or homemade fruit salad.
Day 14: Oregano
Add a flavor boost to jarred tomato sauce. Stir 1 tsp Oregano Leaves into 2 cups low sodium jarred tomato sauce.
Day 15: Ginger
Add Asian flair to salmon. Stir 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger into 1/2 cup hoisin sauce. Brush over salmon fillets during the last few minutes of grilling or broiling.
Day 16: Thyme
Thyme brings out the flavor of mushrooms. Sauté 1 pound sliced mushrooms in 1 tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 to 1 tsp Thyme Leaves.
Day 17: Cinnamon
Add Ground Cinnamon (to taste) to chunky applesauce and spread on your morning toast instead of sug- ary jams and jellies.
Day 18: Thyme
Add hearty flavor to store-bought soups. Stir 1/4 tsp Thyme Leaves into chicken, beef or vegetable soups.
Day 19: Ginger
Don't butter-up veggies. Add a dash of warm sweet flavor to winter vegetables. Sprinkle Ground Ginger onto cooked carrots, acorn or butternut squash, or sweet potatoes.
Day 20: Oregano
For Greek Vinaigrette Dressing, stir 1/2 tsp Oregano Leaves and 1 to 2 tbsp reduced fat feta cheese into 1/2 cup bottled vinaigrette dressing.
Day 21: Curry Powder
In place of plain roasted chicken, rub with Curry Powder instead of adding salt before roasting.
Day 22: Red Peppers
Put down the salt and use Crushed Red Pepper to dial up the flavor on everything from pizza to
salad, soup, eggs and meat.
Day 23: Cinnamon
Skip the sugar and honey when sweetening your hot tea. Steep tea with a cinnamon stick and add a splash or two of tart cherry juice.
Day 24: Curry Powder
For an out of the ordinary side dish that is lightly spiced and sweet, try Curried Pilaf. For extra flavor and texture, try adding
toasted sliced almonds, shredded carrots, peas and/or dried cherries.
Day 25: Ginger
Leave out the marshmallows in your sweet potatoes; add a swirl of maple syrup and a few dashes of Ground Ginger for a warm and comforting flavor.
Day 26: Oregano
Forego the butter and sour cream on your baked potato. Drizzle with 1 tsp of olive oil mixed with a sprinkle of Oregano Leaves.
Day 27: Rosemary
Forego the salt and season roasted chicken with a taste of Rosemary. Before roasting, brush chicken with olive oil. Sprinkle all over with 2 tsp crushed Rosemary Leaves, 1/2 tsp Thyme Leaves, Sea Salt and
Ground Black Pepper.
Day 28: Thyme
Dress up your favorite vinaigrette with 1/4 to 1/2 tsp Thyme Leaves. Try using raspberry or other berry-flavored vinegar in- stead of your usual vinegar.
Day 29: Red Peppers
Sprinkle store-bought or home- made hummus or guacamole with Paprika. Or, add a kick by stirring in 1/4 tsp Ground Red Pepper or Crushed Red Pepper.
Day 30: Curry Powder
Ketchup can be replaced with a curry dipping sauce (yogurt, a little Sea Salt, a sprinkle of Ground Black Pepper and dash of Curry Powder). Try with steak fries or as a burger topping or on chicken, too.
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