Rosemary, Basil, Oregano, Pepper and Salsinha are examples of great aromatic herbs and spices that help reduce salt from food, since their flavors and aromas work as excellent substitutes.
Salt is a seasoning that when used in exaggeration can cause harm because it can raise blood pressure, thus increasing the risk of heart disease, and can cause problems in the eyes and kidneys. Know the problems that excess Sal can cause by clicking here.
So, the ideal is even reduce the amount of salt in your food, and for this we suggest you always have the following aromatic herbs in your home:
1. Salsinha
Salsinha or parsley is an excellent aromatic plant to put in salad, meat, rice or lentils, for example. It is still good for combating bloating, being useful for fighting kidney stones and urinary tract infection.
How to Plant: To grow these aromatic herbs, you should use healthy parsley bouquets or seeds, which must be added to the soil in a small or medium flowerbed or pots. Whenever possible, this plant should be placed in places with some shade in the hottest hours of the day so that it is not exposed to direct sunlight at these times and its soil must be kept humid at all times.
2. Basil
Basil, also known as basil, is a delicious aromatic herb for flavoring salads, bolognese sauce, chicken or turkey skewer or even pizza. It even helps in the treatment of cough, colds, flu, colds, anxiety and insomnia.
How to plant: To plant basil can use seeds or a healthy seedling of basil that must be added to the earth in medium or large pots. Basil, whenever possible should be by the window or on the porch, for the plant to take direct sunlight to grow and its soil must be kept moist.
In addition, to water it should avoid throwing water directly on top of the plant, and add it directly to the soil.
3. Rosemary
Rosemary, also known as Rosmarinus officinalis, is an aromatic herb excellent to use in the seasoning of fish or white or red meats. It is still good for improving digestion and and fighting migraine.
How to plant: To plant rosemary you can use seeds or a healthy seedling of Rosemary, which must be added to the soil in medium or large pots. The Rosemary whenever possible should be placed in places with some sun and shade throughout the day as it is a shrub that needs temperate climate to grow. The soil of this aromatic herb should be kept moist whenever possible.
4. Oregano
Oregano is a very versatile aromatic herb that is great for adding to tomato, salad, bolognese, lasagna or pizza sauces, for example. It is also good for combating asthma and pain related to arthritis and arthritis because it has anti-inflammatory action.
How to plant: To plant oregano can use seeds, which must be added to the land of medium or large pots. Whenever possible it should be placed in sunny locations, as it is a plant that the more sun you pick, the more aromatic your leaves become. The soil of this plant should be kept moist without overdoing it, but if it is already well developed it is not a problem if the soil is dry.
These herbs can be used both fresh and dried in food. In addition, other plants that can replace salt in food are Garlic, Chives, Coriander, Fennel, Peppermint, Basil or Thyme. See the picture to know 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 Malagueta, Manjerico, Sálvia, Tarragon or Poejo that can also be used in the kitchen.
Flavored Recipes with Aromatic Herbs
Natural Onion, Carrot and Pepper Broth
Meat or chicken broth is a seasoning that is widely used in cooking, but it has high amounts of salt and fat and should therefore be avoided and replaced with herbs, spices and spices. So, to prepare a delicious homemade broth you will need:
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil;
- 1 chopped onion;
- 1 carrot, chopped into small cubes;
- 1/2 cubed peppers;
- 1 teaspoon of chia seeds.
Method of preparation:
- In a frying pan place the olive oil, let it heat and add the onion, carrots, chili and the chia seeds and let it braise for about 10 minutes. When the onion is golden, remove from the heat and beat everything in the blender until it forms a puree.
- Finally, to store the paste, put the mixture in an ice form and leave a few hours in the freezer to solidify.
After being frozen, the mixture can be used whenever necessary, using one of these cubes in place in the broth or chicken broth.
In addition, the same can be done using herbs. To do this, simply select and wash the herbs you want to use, put the herbs until filling half of each ice sheet and fill the rest with olive oil, then freezing.
Herbal Salt to Season
Instead of using regular salt in food preparation, try preparing a herbal salt to use in place of regular salt. To prepare, just watch the video:
Homemade Hamburger with Herbs
The homemade hamburger is always a healthier option and with less salt than the industrialized hamburger and for its preparation needs:
Ingredients:
- 50 grams of ground beef (duck);
- 3 Tablespoons grated onion;
- 1 teaspoon of English sauce;
- ¼ of a package of natural yoghurt;
- 1 Crushed garlic clove;
- Pepper of the kingdom to taste;
- Salt from herbs to taste or a blend of fresh herbs with Rosemary, Basil, Oregano and Parsley.
Method of preparation:
- Mix well all ingredients and separate the mixture into 5 identical balls. Flatten well each of the balls in the shape of hamburger.
These homemade burgers can be freshly 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 salt and therefore the ideal is to choose to prepare a homemade and natural option. For this, you will need:
Ingredients:
- 5 Mature tomatoes;
- 1 Small grated onion;
- 2 Garlic cloves, chopped;
- 2 teaspoons soybean oil;
- Salt from herbs to taste or a blend of fresh herbs with Rosemary, Basil, Oregano and Parsley.
Method of preparation:
- In a saucepan, cover the whole tomatoes with water and bake for 10 minutes, remove from the heat and let cool. Then beat the tomatoes in the blender and sift.
- In another pan, sauté the onion and garlic in the oil until golden brown and add the beaten tomatoes, letting it simmer 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.
