Healthy Eating Guide
Fresh Flavorings
Last Updated October 15, 2019
Herbs and aromatic plants like ginger and turmeric add zest to salads, soups, main dishes, even drinks. They make dishes so flavorful, you can often cut back or even eliminate salt.
Herbs that belong to the mint family, which includes rosemary, sage, marjoram, thyme and savory, are easy to grow and use. Store unwashed herbs in plastic bags in the fridge. To freeze, place in ice cube trays with water or olive oil and use as needed.
Ginger and turmeric are loaded with antioxidants. Ginger is also useful in reducing nausea, while turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
CHEF DREW SAYS:
Butcher’s string is a great kitchen tool for tying up herbs so they can be added to stocks and soups and then easily removed.
Basil
What it tastes like: Strong, anise-like flavor. Varieties include Thai basil and purple basil.
When you can find it: Basil grows year-round...
Mint
What it tastes like: Fresh and cool! Mint comes in different flavors, like peppermint and spearmint, orange and even chocolate.
When you...
Oregano
What it tastes like: Pizza sauce! Aromatic and slightly bitter, oregano is used widely in Mediterranean cuisines.
When you can find it:...
Ginger and Turmeric
What are they? Fresh roots – called rhizomes – that are the fresh versions of the dried spices.
What they taste like: Used raw or cooked,...
