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Diet Quality

A variety of educational videos have been developed based on the natural goodness of spices and herbs to help consumers improve diet quality with nutritious and delicious dishes.

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DIY Salt-Free Seasoning Blend: Flavor Without the Shaker

Add flavor—make this Everyday Salt-Free Seasoning Blend at home! A dietitian shares her go-to mix, tips for customizing and storing, and how to boost taste while cutting sodium, saturated fat, and added sugars. No salt shaker needed!

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From Simple to Savory: Mastering Seasoned Roasted Vegetables

Cut salt, not taste—use your favorite herbs and spices! Cooking crave-worthy veggies is easier than ever. This video shows how to turn frozen broccoli and cauliflower into a family favorite—great for heart health, meal prep, or boosting veggie intake.

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From Frozen to Fantastic: Seasoned Roasted Broccoli How-To

Savor veggies made easy, affordable, and delicious! Chef Rachel shows how to roast and season veggies to bring out big flavor. Learn simple tips for prep, kid-friendly ideas, and her top 5 ways to make vegetables a flavorful part of any meal

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Step-by-Step: Brown Rice That’s Simple, Satisfying, and Versatile

Tired of plain rice? Learn how to turn basic brown rice into a flavorful, satisfying dish using simple herbs and seasonings. This step-by-step video shows how to prep, store, and serve rice that’s easy, versatile, and worth savoring.

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Creamy Herb-Sauced Chicken: Big Flavor, Better-for-You Ingredients

Herbs and seasonings make this creamy chicken shine—no compromise needed! A dietitian walks you through a lighter, flavor-packed version with label-reading tips, swaps, and shortcuts. Serve it over grains, pasta, or veggies. Watch and get cooking!

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Apple Blueberry Crumble: Big Flavor with Less Sugar

Crave a better crumble? This apple-blueberry version uses spices and extracts for big flavor with less sugar, sodium, and saturated fat. A dietitian shares easy swaps, topping tips, and fruit combos for a dessert that’s feel-good and delicious.

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Global Rice Bowls Made Easy

Spice up dinner with globally inspired grain bowls! Learn how to cook rice, blend a mix of bold spices, and find flavors to please everyone at the table—without extra salt. A research chef shares tips, swaps, and ingredient ratios.

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No Salt, All Flavor! A Healthy Twist on a Quesadilla (Sincronizada)

Learn how to make a healthier sincronizada with bold, salt-free spices! A chef and dietitian share tips for flavor, authenticity, safe avocado cutting, and a simple guacamole to bring it all together. No salt, just mega flavor!

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Dip Into Flavor: Easy Homemade Hummus

Whip up easy, flavorful hummus at home! A nutrition educator shares how to make a smooth, tasty dip with pantry staples, herbs, and spices—plus tips for storage and fun pairings. Healthier never tasted so good!

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A Better Bowl: Roasted Tomato Basil Soup from Scratch

Skip the can—this roasted tomato and basil soup is fresh, flavorful, and cozy. A nutrition educator shares how to make this healthier comfort food at home with simple ingredients and big taste. Perfect for tomato season or anytime you want something warm and satisfying.

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Summer Salad, Spiced Right: Caribbean Flavors, Corn, Black Beans, Peaches, & Celery

This colorful summer salad skips heavy dressing in favor of bold herbs and spices. A nutrition educator shares how to grill corn perfectly and store your salad so it stays fresh—plus tips to customize it with your family’s favorite veggies.

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Flavor First: Grilled Harissa Chicken

This grilled chicken with homemade harissa is full of flavor and heart-healthy, too. A nutrition educator shares how to make delicious sauces from scratch and keep meals fresh, satisfying, and better for you—no excess salt needed.

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French Toast, Flavored Right

Upgrade your breakfast with French toast flavored from the pan up. A nutrition educator shares how to use extracts, spices, and creative toppings to make everyday meals more flavorful, satisfying, and healthier.

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Recipe Short: DIY Salt-Free Seasoning Blend

Boost flavor without the salt! This quick recipe short shows how to make a salt-free seasoning blend, with storage tips, freshness info, and why DIY is the smart choice.

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Recipe Short: Herb-Sauced Chicken

Make creamy herb-sauced chicken in under a minute! This tasty, healthy recipe short includes everything—ingredients, technique, and food safety tips for a flavorful, feel-good meal.

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Recipe Short: Seasoned Roasted Vegetables

Roast frozen veggies like a pro! This one-minute recipe short shows how to make broccoli and cauliflower crisp, tasty, and sodium-free—plus tips for meal-prepping them for the week.

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Recipe Short: Brown Rice with Herbs and Spices

Make healthy brown rice fast! This one-minute recipe short shows how to cook it in just 10 minutes and flavor it your way - with a salt-free seasoning blend or your favorite herbs and spices. Easy, versatile, and delicious.

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Recipe Short: Apple Blueberry Crumble

Make a quick, cozy apple blueberry crumble! This one-minute recipe short shows how to prep it, swap in seasonal fruit, try new spices or extracts, and keep it from overbaking. Easy, flexible, and fruit-forward.

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