How to use aromatic herbsática to reduce s alt consumption

1. Parsley

Parsley or parsley is an excellent aromatic plant to add to salads, meat, rice or lentils, for example. It is still good for fighting bloating, being useful for fighting kidney stones and urinary tract infection.

How to plant: To grow these herbs, you must use he althy parsley sprigs or seeds, which must be added to the soil in a small or medium-sized flower bed or pots. Whenever possible, this plant should be placed in places with some shade during the hottest hours of the day so that it is not exposed to direct sunlight at these times and its soil should always be kept moist.

2. Basil

Basil, also known as basil, is a delicious aromatic herb to flavor salads, bolognese sauce, chicken or turkey skewers or even pizza. It also helps in the treatment of cough, phlegm, flu, colds, anxiety and insomnia.

How to plant: To plant basil you can use seeds or a he althy seedling of basil that should be added to the soil in medium or large pots. Basil, whenever possible, should be by the window or on the balcony, so the plant can get direct sunlight to grow and its soil should be kept moist.

Furthermore, for watering you should avoid pouring water directly on top of the plant, adding it directly to the soil.

3. Rosemary

Rosemary, also known as Rosmarinus officinalis, is an excellent aromatic herb to use in seasoning fish or white or red meats. It is still good for improving digestion and fighting migraines.

How to plant: To plant rosemary you can use seeds or a he althy seedling of Rosemary, which should be added to the soil in medium or large pots. Rosemary, whenever possible, should be placed in places with some sun and shade throughout the day, as it is a shrub that needs a temperate climate to grow. The soil of this aromatic herb should be kept moist whenever possible.

4. Oregano

Oregano is a very versatile herb that is great to add to tomato sauces, salads, bolognese, lasagna or pizza, for example. It is also good for fighting asthma and pain related to arthritis and osteoarthritis because it has an anti-inflammatory action.

How to plant: To plant oregano you can use seeds, which must be added to the soil of medium or large pots. Whenever possible it should be placed in sunny places, as it is a plant that the more sun it gets, the more aromatic its leaves become. The soil of this plant should be kept moist without overdoing it, but if it is already well developed it is okay if the soil dries out.

These herbs can be used both fresh and dried in food. In addition, other plants that can replace s alt in food are Garlic, Chives, Coriander, Fennel, Peppermint, Basil or Thyme. See the picture to find out when and in what foods you can use these wonderful herbs and spices:

In addition to all these herbs and spices, there are other options such as chilli, basil, sage, tarragon or pennyroyal that can also be used in the kitchen.

Recipes Full of Flavor with Herbs

Aromatic herbs and spices that replace s alt in recipes

Natural Onion, Carrot and Pepper Broth

Beef or chicken broth is a seasoning widely used in the kitchen, but it has large amounts of s alt and fat, so it should be avoided and replaced with herbs, natural seasonings and spices. So, to prepare a delicious homemade broth you will need:

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons of olive oil;
1 chopped onion;
1 carrot, chopped into small cubes;
1/2 diced bell peppers;
1 teaspoon of chia seeds.

Preparation Mode:

In a frying pan, place the oil, let it heat up and add the onion, carrot, pepper and chia seeds and let it sauté for about 10 minutes. When the onion is golden, remove from the heat and blend everything in the blender until it forms a puree.
Finally, to store the paste, place the mixture in an ice cube tray and leave it in the freezer for a few hours to solidify.

Once frozen, the mixture can be used as often as needed, using one of these cubes in place of beef or chicken stock.

Also, the same can be done using herbs. To do this, simply select and wash the herbs you want to use, place the herbs until half of each ice cube tray is filled and the rest with olive oil, then freeze.

Herbal S alt for Seasoning

Instead of using regular s alt in food preparation, try preparing an herbal s alt to use in place of regular s alt. To prepare, just watch the video:

Homemade Burger with Herbs

Homemade hamburgers are always a he althier option with less s alt than industrialized hamburgers and for their preparation you need:

Ingredients:

50 grams of ground beef (duckling);
3 Tablespoons of grated onion;
1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce;
¼ of a packet of plain yogurt;
1 Crushed garlic clove;
Black pepper to taste;
Herbal s alt to taste or a mixture of fresh herbs with Rosemary, Basil, Oregano and Parsley.

Preparation Mode:

Mix all the ingredients well and separate the mixture into 5 identical balls. Flatten each of the balls into a hamburger shape

These homemade burgers can be made fresh or can be frozen in individual portions for later use.

Fresh Tomato Sauce

The industrialized tomato sauce is another food that contains a lot of s alt and so the ideal is to choose a homemade and natural option. For this you will need:

Ingredients:

5 Ripe tomatoes;
1 Small onion, grated;
2 Minced garlic cloves;
2 Teaspoons of soybean oil;
Herbal s alt to taste or a mixture of fresh herbs with Rosemary, Basil, Oregano and Parsley.

Preparation Mode:

In a pan, cover the whole tomatoes with water and cook for 10 minutes, remove from heat and let cool. Then, beat the tomatoes in the blender and sieve.
In another pan, sauté the onion and garlic in oil until golden and add the beaten tomatoes, letting it boil for a few seconds. Then lower the heat and let it cook for 15 minutes.

This homemade tomato sauce can be used immediately or can be divided into individual portions and frozen for later use.