More Herbs, Less Salt Day

Herbs and spices enhance food with flavor and color—without adding salt, fat, or sugar. They also help introduce kids to new tastes and make meals more appealing. Though often used interchangeably, herbs and spices differ. Herbs come from the leaves of low-growing plants (like parsley, basil, or thyme) and are sold fresh, dried, or as pastes. Spices come from other plant parts—bark, roots, seeds, or fruit—such as cinnamon, garlic, ginger, and pepper.