Getting Big Flavors Can Be Healthy

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You might think that in order to get BIG flavors in your dishes you’ll have to add lots of fat. However, there are plenty of ways to achieve flavor with healthy ingredients! Check out these three ingredients that will make your food taste amazing.

Ginger

If you want a punch of freshness and a bit of spice add ginger to your dishes. Perfect in salad dressings and cuisines all across the Asian continent, freshly grated ginger is just the pep your food needs. Ginger is also an anti-inflammatory so you can feel good about adding it.

Fresh Citrus

A squeeze of lime or lemon is just the finishing touch that a dish needs. Acidity brightens up any dish, which makes the natural flavors sing. It has also helps lighten up heavy dishes, so consider adding it to your favorite main course, soups, and stews.

Salt

Although not the healthiest in large amounts, if you salt your food properly it will really make a difference. Salt draws out water from food so the flavors are bolder and more prominent, so go ahead and add another pinch and watch your food come to life even more.