Mayonnaise and ketchup might be your favourite but what are the healthy condiments that are as tasty?
When we think of condiments, we think of taste-enhancers
for our sandwiches. Traditionally, mayonnaise, ketchup come in robust variety and they are the ones which are most popular. In addition of toppers, condiments are used to marinate, add more appeal etc. From Dijon mustard to barbecue, from tobacco to creamy salad dressing the plethora of options can be confusing.
Choosing condiments that are as tasty as they are healthy can be hard. Healthiest of condiments are made from items that are low in calories and unhealthy fat, packed with fibrous nutritious like protein, healthy fats, but does not diminish the impact on the taste bud. They do not contain additives or copious amount of salt and sugar.
Here is a choice of healthy condiments to choose from.
Mustard: Mustard is a healthy condiment and tastes just as good. It is made with mustard seeds, garlic, vinegar, garlic, lime and turmeric. It adds a spicy to any food. It is low in calories and can be had with variety of food. Add it to your boiled veggies, use it as a marinade for chicken, devilled eggs with mustard or use it as a salad dressing.
Pesto: Pesto is traditionally made with basil leaves, olive oil, pine nuts and parmesan cheese. Pesto is healthy cause it's rich in zinc and helps in boosting healing wound, immune health. It can be had with beaked chicken, with pasta, with spaghetti, as sandwich topper you take your pick.
Pico de Gallo: Pico de gallo is made with tomatoes, onions, lime juice, jalapenos and can be used as a snack of its own. It is low in calorie, low in fat, and tastes heavenly if healthy condiments are what you're looking for. Top it with your favourite veggies or protein.
Hot sauce: Hot sauce is generally made with red peppers and can add anything spicy. Hot sauce like tobacco and siracha helps to curb overeating and has shown to speed up metabolism. Add it to your sandwiches, vegetables, scrambled eggs for the dash of spiciness.
Tahini: Tahini, a Middle Eastern sauce is made of sesame seeds. It can be had by spreading on toast for breakfast, it can be used as a dip the low calorific content is appealing to those who wants a healthy condiment for their food.
Hummus: Hummus is made by blending chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice. Chickpeas help in good digestion, rich in magnesium and fibrous content, hummus serves as a healthy choice for condiments.
