Add vegetables for additional flavor. Choose red, green, orange or yellow peppers and cook with different varieties such as sweet, hot and dried. Vegetables from the allium family like onions, leeks and garlic can be used in stir fry dishes and added to casseroles or soups.
Mushrooms also add a hearty flavor and work as a substitute for meat in many recipes. For example, try portabella mushrooms in place of sausage in a stuffing recipe.
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Season fish or chicken with fresh lemon juice, lime juice or zest instead of bottled marinade, which can be high in sodium. Try acidic fruits like kiwi or pineapple for a tropical flavor.
Make creamy vegetable dip with non-fat plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Mix dill, garlic or chives to for low-sodium, low-fat and low-calorie seasoning that adds just the right amount of flavor.
Throw away the saltshaker and use fresh or dried herbs or spices such as onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, dry mustard, white pepper, celery seed, cumin, red pepper flakes or curry. Try a free cooking lesson to get familiar with seasonings and combinations you haven't used before.
The amount of salt and fat in your diet adds up quickly if you're not paying close attention to how you prepare, cook, and flavor your foods. Make these decisions for a healthier you.
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