Herbs : Take the Thyme to Add Flavor Without Calories
Dig in for a March 10 do-it-yourself plant-and-take herb garden seminar. Then get cookin'!
Quick! What’s the best way to add flavor to a dish without adding calories? Throw in some herbs. “Health-conscious cooks like that herbs contain no calories or fat — pretty valuable to those on weight-loss diets,” said Chef Pete Loren, director of Culinary Development at Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace in Troy and Clinton Township. “Doctors even recommend the use of herbs and spices in salt-restricted diets to enhance flavor without adding sodium content,” he added. Whether dieting or not, fresh herbs can take a meal from ho-hum to haute in seconds. Loren believes that adventurous cooks find that raising their own herbs can be quite fulfilling as a hobby with the end results in cooking an added bonus. These days, it’s easy to find…
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