Tips for Success

Appears in
The Kick Diabetes Cookbook

By Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina

Published 2018

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  • Spice up breakfast. Allspice, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg combine well with sweet breakfasts. Basil, cayenne, garlic, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and turmeric are great additions to savory breakfasts.
  • Infuse hot teas with herbs or spices. Use cinnamon, cloves, fennel, ginger, lemon balm, mint, or turmeric.
  • Add fresh herbs to salads. Basil, chives, cilantro, dill, mint, parsley, oregano, and thyme are wonderful herbs for salads.
  • Add herbs and spices to salad dressings. Basil, cayenne, garlic, ginger, mustard, and turmeric all add a welcome jolt of flavor. Mustard also acts as an emulsifier.
  • Season soups, stews, and other dishes with plenty of herbs and spices.