The recipes included in this resource show how fast, easy and tasty healthy eating can be. Most of the recipes include suggestions for preparing a complete healthy meal, based on Canada’s Food Guide. Many are intended to serve one or two. Other recipes keep well in the refrigerator or freezer so you will be able to enjoy the meal again another day.
You may have your own recipes and want to add different herbs and spices for a change. There are several prepared salt-free seasoning mixes available at your local grocery store. You can also try making your own spice blend that does not include salt. For example, mix the following together in a salt or pepper shaker (or small container) and use to enhance the flavour in many recipes:
| Amount (imperial) | Ingredients | Amount (metric) |
| 1 tbsp 1 tbsp 1 tbsp 1 tbsp 1 ½ tsp 1 tsp 1 tsp |
Dry mustard Paprika Garlic powder (not garlic salt) Onion powder (not garlic salt) Black pepper Dried basil Dried thyme |
15 mL 15 mL 15 mL 15 mL 7 mL 5 mL 5 mL |
From BC Seniors Guide to Healthy Eating