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Looking for a healthy New Year's Resolution? Try swapping in spices and herbs to easily add antioxidants and flavor to your meals, without adding sugar, sodium or fat. Start today by browsing our Healthy Super Swap tips below or print our 30-day tip calendar.
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.
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.
Ginger Hot Tea
3
Thyme/Oregano
In place of salt, wake up your taste buds with Herbed Scrambled Eggs. Beat 1/8 teaspoon Thyme or Oregano Leaves into 2 eggs before scrambling.
Thyme Herbed Scrambled Egg
4
Oregano
For a twist on the typical grilled cheese, prepare sandwich with sliced mozzarella cheese, sliced tomato and ¼ teaspoon Oregano Leaves.
Oregano Grilled Cheese
5
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.
6
Rosemary
Replace the butter and salt in mashed potatoes. Add a 1/2 teaspoon each crushed Rosemary Leaves and Garlic Powder and ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper into 4 cups hot cooked mashed potatoes.
Garlic Rosemary Mashed Potatoes
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.
Herbed Asparagus
8
Curry Powder
Skip the mayo. Try mixing 1/2 teaspoon Curry Powder into 8 ounces plain yogurt to use as great a spread on a turkey and vegetable pita sandwich.
9
Sprinkle ¼ tsp of antioxidant-rich Ground Cinnamon on your morning oatmeal to perk up your day. For an extra flavor twist, try adding dried cherries with sliced almonds or walnuts.
Cinnamon Oatmeal
10
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 Rosemary Leaves and Sea Salt before baking.
Rosemary Baked Rolls
11
Replace the sugar in your morning coffee with Ground Cinnamon. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon over ground coffee before brewing.
Cinnamon Coffee
12
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.
Chicken Salad
13
For a fresh pick-me-up, sprinkle Ground Ginger on store-bought fruit cups or homemade fruit salad.
14
Add a flavor boost to jarred tomato sauce. Stir 1 teaspoon Oregano Leaves into 2 cups low sodium jarred tomato sauce.
Oregano Pasta Sauce
15
Add Asian flair to salmon. Stir 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger into 1/2 cup hoisin sauce. Brush over salmon fillets during the last few minutes of grilling or broiling.
Salmon Oriental
16
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.
17
Add Ground Cinnamon (to taste) to chunky applesauce and spread on your morning toast instead of sugary jams and jellies.
18
Add hearty flavor to store-bought soups. Stir ¼ teaspoon Thyme Leaves into chicken, beef or vegetable soups.
19
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.
Ginger Spiced Mashed Sweet Potatoes
20
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.
21
In place of plain roasted chicken, rub with Curry Powder instead of adding salt before roasting.
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.
Delicious Deviled Eggs
23
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.
24
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.
Curry Rice Pilaf
25
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.
26
Forego the butter and sour cream on your baked potato. Drizzle with 1 tsp of olive oil mixed with a sprinkle of Oregano Leaves.
Oregano Olive Oil Potato
27
Forego the salt and season roasted chicken with a taste of Rosemary. Before roasting, brush chicken with olive oil. Sprinkle all over with 2 teaspoons crushed Rosemary Leaves, 1/2 teaspoon Thyme Leaves, Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper.
Rosemary Roasted Chicken
28
Dress up your favorite vinaigrette with 1/4 to 1/2 tsp Thyme Leaves. Try using raspberry or other berry-flavored vinegar instead of your usual vinegar.
29
Sprinkle store-bought or homemade hummus or guacamole with Paprika. Or, add a kick by stirring in 1/4 tsp Ground Red Pepper or Crushed Red Pepper.
Classic Hummus
30
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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