On Jun 18, 10:38 am, maxine in ri > wrote:
> My Mom and sister are both on low-salt diets. When I cook for them, I
> try to use seasonings that will give the food the "sparkle" that salt
> does. Sis is so traditional she doesn't like some of my variations,
> but Mom seems to enjoy them, so I persevere.
>
> I've been using cumin lately. It seems to work well on it's own
> without salt. I've used lemon juice and crystals, and sometimes curry
> or small amounts of various hot peppers. (Mom is not a spicy food
> person.)
>

Well, I must say, that red peppers has been my favorite salt
replacement. I do love hot food tho.