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Below are suggestions for seasoning foods with something other than salt.

  • Meat, Fish and Poultry
  • Vegetables
  • Salt Substitutes

Meat, Fish and Poultry

Beef -- Bay leaf, dry mustard powder, green pepper, marjoram, fresh mushrooms, nutmeg, onion, garlic, pepper, sage and thyme.

Chicken -- Green pepper, lemon juice, marjoram, mushrooms, paprika, parsley, poultry seasoning, sage, thyme and pepper.

Fish -- Bay leaf, curry powder, dry mustard powder, green pepper, lemon juice, marjoram, mushrooms and paprika.

Lamb -- Curry powder, garlic, mint, mint jelly, pineapple, rosemary and pepper.

Veal -- Marjoram, oregano, bay leaf, curry powder, ginger, apricot and pepper.



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Vegetables

Asparagus -- Garlic, lemon juice and vinegar.

Corn -- Pepper, green pepper, pimiento and fresh cilantro.

Cucumbers-- Dill weed, chives and vinegar.

Green Beans-- Lemon juice, marjoram, dill weed, nutmeg, pepper and oregano.

Greens-- Onion, pepper and vinegar.

Peas-- Mint, pepper, parsley and onion.

Potatoes-- Pepper, parsley, onion, green pepper, chives and pimento.

Rice-- Onion, saffron, green pepper, chives and pimento.

Squash-- Onion, pepper, nutmeg, ginger, mace, cinnamon and brown sugar.

Tomatoes-- Basil, oregano, marjoram and onion.


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Salt Substitutes

  • Mrs. Dash Seasonings

  • Schilling Salt Free Seasonings

  • Parsley Patch Seasonings


Salt Substitutes Containing Potassium

Consult your physician before using any of the following substitutes.


  • No Salt -- 1/4 tsp.: 650 mg. Potassium/0 mg. sodium

  • Morton's Lite Salt -- 1/4 tsp.: 350 mg. Potassium/290 mg. sodium

  • Morton's Salt Substitute -- 1/4 tsp.: 610 mg. Potassium/0 mg. sodium

  • Cardia Salt Alternative -- 1/4 tsp.: 180 mg. Potassium/270 mg. sodium
Last reviewed: March 2005

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