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Take the 30 Day Challenge

30 Ways to power up your plate

Looking for a healthy New Year's Resolution? Try swapping in spices and herbs to easily add antioxidants and flavor to your meals, without adding sugar, sodium or fat. Start today by browsing our Healthy Super Swap tips below or print our 30-day tip calendar.

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1

Cinnamon

Replace flavored yogurts that can be high in sugar with plain low-fat Greek yogurt and blend in a combination of 2 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon and frozen tart cherries (defrosted) or other favorite fruit.

2

Ginger

Next time you make green or fruit tea, try adding Ground Ginger instead of sugar. The softly spiced flavor makes for a perfect complement.

Ginger Hot Tea

3

Thyme/Oregano

In place of salt, wake up your taste buds with Herbed Scrambled Eggs. Beat 1/8 teaspoon Thyme or Oregano Leaves into 2 eggs before scrambling.

Thyme Herbed Scrambled Egg

4

Oregano

For a twist on the typical grilled cheese, prepare sandwich with sliced mozzarella cheese, sliced tomato and ¼ teaspoon Oregano Leaves.

Oregano Grilled Cheese

5

Cinnamon

Next time you make French toast, pancakes, waffles or muffins, try sprinkling 1/4 to 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon on top, rather than powdered sugar or butter.

6

Rosemary

Replace the butter and salt in mashed potatoes. Add a 1/2 teaspoon each crushed Rosemary Leaves and Garlic Powder and ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper into 4 cups hot cooked mashed potatoes.

Garlic Rosemary Mashed Potatoes

7

Thyme

Instead of fats like butter and cheese, sprinkle Thyme Leaves on steamed or sautéed asparagus along with a twist of freshly Ground Black Pepper and a squeeze of lemon for a lighter, more flavorful alternative.

Herbed Asparagus

8

Curry Powder

Skip the mayo. Try mixing 1/2 teaspoon Curry Powder into 8 ounces plain yogurt to use as great a spread on a turkey and vegetable pita sandwich.

9

Cinnamon

Sprinkle ¼ tsp of antioxidant-rich Ground Cinnamon on your morning oatmeal to perk up your day. For an extra flavor twist, try adding dried cherries with sliced almonds or walnuts.

Cinnamon Oatmeal

10

Rosemary

Dinner rolls don’t need to be buttered. Just before baking frozen dinner rolls or ready-to-bake rolls, brush tops with olive oil then sprinkle with crushed Rosemary Leaves and Sea Salt before baking.

Rosemary Baked Rolls

11

Cinnamon

Replace the sugar in your morning coffee with Ground Cinnamon. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon over ground coffee before brewing.

Cinnamon Coffee

12

Curry Powder

Add dried cherries, Greek yogurt and a dash of Curry Powder to traditional chicken or tuna salad, instead of mayo, for a protein-packed food to stuff into whole wheat pitas or enjoy on salad greens.

Chicken Salad

13

Ginger

For a fresh pick-me-up, sprinkle Ground Ginger on store-bought fruit cups or homemade fruit salad.

14

Oregano

Add a flavor boost to jarred tomato sauce. Stir 1 teaspoon Oregano Leaves into 2 cups low sodium jarred tomato sauce.

Oregano Pasta Sauce

15

Ginger

Add Asian flair to salmon. Stir 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger into 1/2 cup hoisin sauce. Brush over salmon fillets during the last few minutes of grilling or broiling.

Salmon Oriental

16

Thyme

Thyme brings out the flavor of mushrooms. Sauté 1 pound sliced mushrooms in 1 tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 to 1 tsp Thyme Leaves.

17

Cinnamon

Add Ground Cinnamon (to taste) to chunky applesauce and spread on your morning toast instead of sugary jams and jellies.

18

Thyme

Add hearty flavor to store-bought soups. Stir ¼ teaspoon Thyme Leaves into chicken, beef or vegetable soups.

19

Ginger

Don't butter-up veggies. Add a dash of warm sweet flavor to winter vegetables. Sprinkle Ground Ginger onto cooked carrots, acorn or butternut squash, or sweet potatoes.

Ginger Spiced Mashed Sweet Potatoes

20

Oregano

For Greek Vinaigrette Dressing, stir 1/2 tsp Oregano Leaves and 1 to 2 tbsp reduced fat feta cheese into 1/2 cup bottled vinaigrette dressing.

21

Curry Powder

In place of plain roasted chicken, rub with Curry Powder instead of adding salt before roasting.

22

Red Peppers

Put down the salt and use Crushed Red Pepper to dial up the flavor on everything from pizza to salad, soup, eggs and meat.

Delicious Deviled Eggs

23

Cinnamon

Skip the sugar and honey when sweetening your hot tea. Steep tea with a cinnamon stick and add a splash or two of tart cherry juice.

24

Curry Powder

For an out of the ordinary side dish that is lightly spiced and sweet, try Curried Pilaf. For extra flavor and texture, try adding toasted sliced almonds, shredded carrots, peas and/or dried cherries.

Curry Rice Pilaf

25

Ginger

Leave out the marshmallows in your sweet potatoes; add a swirl of maple syrup and a few dashes of Ground Ginger for a warm and comforting flavor.

26

Oregano

Forego the butter and sour cream on your baked potato. Drizzle with 1 tsp of olive oil mixed with a sprinkle of Oregano Leaves.

Oregano Olive Oil Potato

27

Rosemary

Forego the salt and season roasted chicken with a taste of Rosemary. Before roasting, brush chicken with olive oil. Sprinkle all over with 2 teaspoons crushed Rosemary Leaves, 1/2 teaspoon Thyme Leaves, Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper.

Rosemary Roasted Chicken

28

Thyme

Dress up your favorite vinaigrette with 1/4 to 1/2 tsp Thyme Leaves. Try using raspberry or other berry-flavored vinegar instead of your usual vinegar.

29

Red Peppers

Sprinkle store-bought or homemade hummus or guacamole with Paprika. Or, add a kick by stirring in 1/4 tsp Ground Red Pepper or Crushed Red Pepper.

Classic Hummus

30

Curry Powder

Ketchup can be replaced with a curry dipping sauce (yogurt, a little Sea Salt, a sprinkle of Ground Black Pepper and dash of Curry Powder). Try with steak fries or as a burger topping or on chicken, too.

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