Low fat lifestyles

Seasonings, Toppings and Accompaniments

Choosing the right seasonings or toppings can make a boring meal come alive with flavor. There are more choices than you think! Take a look.

Low-Fat Condiments

• Hot pepper sauce
• Mustards (brown, Dijon, honey, coarse-grain)
• Prepared horseradish
• Soy sauce
• Salsa
• Vinegar (balsamic, raspberry, sherry)
• Worcestershire sauce
• Barbecue sauce

Try these spices and herbs to add a boost of flavor with no added fat or calories:

Spices

• Allspice, ground
• Chili powder
• Cinnamon, ground
• Cloves, ground
• Cumin, ground
• Curry powder
• Garlic powder
• Ginger, ground
• Mustard powder
• Nutmeg
• Paprika
• Pepper (red or black)
• Saffron

Herbs

• Basil
• Bay leaves
• Chives
• Dill
• Italian-herb seasoning
• Oregano
• Rosemary
• Sage
• Tarragon
• Thyme

Low-fat alternatives for toppings and accompaniments

• Pepper Jack cheese, guacamole and salsa
• Barbecue sauce and coleslaw
• Sautéed onions, bell peppers, chutney, crisp bacon or chili.
• Sautéed leeks, radicchio, shitake mushrooms, shallots and tomatillos.
• Steaks topped with tomato, rosemary, parsley, feta cheese and oregano.
• Try Asian ingredients such as chili paste, fresh ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice wine vinegar and dried mushrooms.
• Use less amounts of high-flavor cheeses such as Asiago, Feta and Parmigiano Regiano
• Try different breads such as focaccia, pita bread, flatbread and English muffins.