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Keep an assortment of fresh and dried herbs on hand to add sparkle to your healthy eating. They add flavor and nutrients to your favorite dishes. Experiment with new ones regularly and try variations.

The healthiest oils are from vegetables – canola, olive, sunflower, sesame seed. These are excellent oils for use in sauteing or in salad dressings, or on the table as drizzle. Their delicate flavors blend well with herbs and spices.

Try flavoring oils by infusing them with fresh herb twigs, peeled garlic cloves, berries, etc. Flavored vinegars also add splash to your plate without adding fat or calories.

Be creative with condiments. Read labels and count the carbohydrate grams into your daily total. Salsa is an excellent low-fat, low-calorie alternative for dips and sauces. Homemade relishes and pesto’s are delicious and easy to prepare. Use mustard often, it has no carbohydrate. Try natural sea salt instead of iodized, grind peppercorns, and don’t forget the garlic!

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