Spice up the flavor of healthy products with the help of herbs and spices
Eating healthy starts with choosing the right products, for example from the Schijf van Vijf. But once you have chosen them, how do you season those products so that healthy eating becomes even easier for you? In this blog we give you the tips that ensure you can fully enjoy a healthy diet — because hey, that's important too.
Give ‘boring’ vegetables a surprising twist
We’ll start with vegetables. Perhaps an obvious one, but vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber and are therefore good for your health. Yet eating vegetables is often labelled as ‘boring’. Luckily we have the solution, because did you know you can give them a surprising twist by using herbs and spices? Think, for example, of thyme, rosemary or savoury. Or try our spice mixes Habibi Veggie, Sirtaki Mix, Mamma Mia and Hurry Curry which make it possible to put the tastiest vegetables on the table in no time. Do you have a stamppot on the menu? Then complete it with nutmeg - highly recommended.
Top fruit with natural flavorings
Fruit, another winner when it comes to vitamins, minerals and fiber, is a real power boost for your health. Want to add even more flavor? Choose, for example, a delicious topping with the Smoothie Operator, Skinny Vanilly, cocoa, coconut or cinnamon. Craving a real dessert? Put some fruit in a bowl with (plant-based) yogurt and a handful of nuts.
Yogurt bowl with fresh fruit and Skinny Vanilly
Healthy toppings, sauces and dips for whole grain products
Besides vegetables and fruit, whole grain products also fit within a healthy diet. Think, for example, of whole grain bread. But what do you choose as a topping? Healthy examples are cottage cheese with Mamma Mia, avocado with Holy Moly Guacamole, hummus with cucumber and Habibi Veggie. Whole grain products also include whole wheat pasta or couscous and brown rice. You can boost their flavor with sauces or dips. Then don't choose the ready-made variants from the supermarket; these still contain a lot of sugars and salt nowadays. Make your own sauce or dip easily with 100% natural herbs and spices. Think, for example, of adding basil, rosemary, thyme, Mamma Mia or Sirtaki Mix. Combine with your favorite vegetables and voilà, enjoy.
Let’s go (Habibi) Veggie!
In addition, it is recommended to consume less meat and more plant-based foods. Be surprised by the many vegetarian products that you can turn into a real party with a little olive oil and some spices. How about tofu burgers with Habibi Veggie à la a recipe from London Loy? Or oven-roasted chickpeas with a little olive oil and paprika powder? If you prefer meat or fish, use our rubs Beef BBQ Chief, Rosemary’s Chicken, Porky’s Rub and Vis-a-vis. These give a delicious flavor to your dish and contain less sugar and salt than regular mixes.
Stay hydrated with herbs and spices
What, how!? For example, you can make a delicious herbal tea from an infusion of herbs and spices. Or try the popular chai latte with black tea, milk and spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, clove, ginger and pepper. Or go for a delicious turmeric latte made with (oat) milk, turmeric powder, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise and black pepper. Bet you'll definitely drink enough in a day then?
