Herbs, spices… What can you replace salt with to season your dishes?

Are you one of those who is careful not to over-salt your dishes? You are in agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) which recommends do not put a salt shaker at the table.

This crystallized substance used for seasoning is not good for our heart and vessels. But then, are there alternatives to replace this flavor enhancer? Here are some ideas.

Risks of hypertension and stroke

“Salt helps bring out the flavors of a disheven tasteless, in addition to having long-known conservative properties,” recalls the French Federation of Cardiology (FFC).

Its main fault? Her excess consumption – beyond five grams per day between added salt and that already present in industrial foods – “contributes to high blood pressure and an increased risk of heart disease and stroke”, insists the WHO.

Herbs and spices that can replace it

To avoid consuming too much salt, the first tip is to cook yourself. To replace him, focus on spices and other aromatic herbswhich also have the advantage of diversifying flavors.

An exotic pepper, for example, will season perfectly your meats, just like sage. You opt for some veal ? Why not distill a sprig of basil? And for your fish, the essentials are called laurel and rosemary. Or even dill, depending on taste.

And if the absence of salt seems really unbearable to you, the French Federation of Cardiology refers you to the gomasio, originating from Japan, mixture of sea salt and toasted sesame. Or towards the crazy salt, which constitutes a specialty of the Ile de Ré. Both stay well less rich in sodium than classic salt.

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