Adding a bit of herbs and spices to your meals - and by spice I don’t necessarily mean making it hot - for a no calorie flavor BOOST! Learning to not rely on commercial dressings and other sauces, and instead making your own with high quality oils and spices, can not only add a ton of flavor, they also add some wonderful nutrients.

(For reference: herbs are the fresh (or dried) leaves of succulent plants and spices are a seasoning made from parts of the plant that are not the leaves.)

Crazy right? Yup. It’s true. Those bitter, earthy, spicy, and sweet bits of goodness do a body good. Here are just a few super simple highlights:

Turmeric - lowers inflammation
Bay leaf - improve nervous system
Black pepper - improves digestion
Cayenne pepper - sinus helper
Cardamom - lower blood pressure
Garlic - fights heart disease
Ginger - cancer fighter
Nutmeg - improves hair and skin

To be fair, they all do SO much more than this, but how cool that adding a bit of spice to that otherwise piece of bland chicken can boost it’s nutrient density. Can you imagine what they can do to veggies? Yup. Plain veggies… boring… seasoned veggies…. HEAVEN!

Even a simple dash of salt (NOT table salt) and pepper with a little butter or EVVO can do wonders.

I am a huge proponent of adding flavor with natural, organic spices. And, truly. They have saved more than one meal with a dash at the end right before serving.

Check out my social media (@creative.fit.hungry on IG) for pics of meals I’ve been making recently. And, of course, know that I am always here for you if you want recipes or specific suggestions for your comfort meals!

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