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INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Desk of Grady Flattmann PAGE 1 A Peach for the Ages PAGE 1 How to Pay for College Without Loans PAGE 2 Private Wojtek, Heroic Brown Bear of WWII PAGE 3 Take a Break PAGE 3 Protein-Packed Breakfast Burritos PAGE 3 Is Seasoning Sabotaging Your Health? PAGE 4
HOLD THE SALT Don’t Let Food Seasonings Sabotage Your Health
Try not to use more than 1/4 teaspoon of dried spice or 3/4 teaspoon of fresh spice per pound of meat or veggies. And for the best flavor, add ground spices to your food about 15 minutes before the end of cooking time. Add whole spices at least one hour before. Remember, salt doesn’t have to be the enemy — in moderation, it helps your body stay properly hydrated and helps deliver
Removing salt from your seasoning repertoire may be difficult because it does enhance flavor. But alternative spices, when paired with the right food, can be great substitutes and have numerous health benefits. Here are a few.
With so much emphasis on what foods you should eat to be healthy, it’s easy to overlook an important element of the cooking process: seasoning. You can find thousands of premixed seasonings on the market, and although adding dashes to your food seems inconsequential, the seasoning may actually turn your healthy foods into unhealthy foods. And the main culprit, in this case, is salt. Salt is a popular component of many premade seasonings because of its flavor-enhancing abilities. The label on your favorite mix should tell you exactly how much salt it contains. If it’s high on the ingredient list, you’re better off finding a substitute. High-sodium seasonings will promote water retention if used too liberally, which may lead to weight gain. The American Heart Association recommends consuming no more than 2,300 mg of salt a day. Ideally, adults would consume only 1,500 mg of salt daily.
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For beef: bay leaf, marjoram, nutmeg, pepper, sage, thyme
nutrients more efficiently. But too much can quickly lead to negative side effects, and with granules that are hard to see, it can be easy to go overboard. Instead, experiment with the hundreds of incredible spices available, and you might just open up a whole new world of great flavors and healthy habits.
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For chicken: marjoram, oregano, paprika, rosemary, tarragon, chili powder
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For pork: garlic, onion, sage, pepper, oregano
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For fish: curry powder, dill, dry mustard, marjoram, paprika, pepper
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For vegetables: pepper, parsley, cumin, dill, chives, basil, paprika
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