5 Condiments to Include In Your Meal
                     5 Condiments to Include 
In Your Meal
• It is said that condiments make food come alive. Ask any Chef or 
foodie and they will surely agree to this. Health professionals are 
more likely to focus on food items mentioned in national guidelines 
like fruits, vegetables, grains, meats, etc than condiments that add 
flavor to our food. However, condiments don’t enjoy a good 
reputation.
• Condiments popular in western countries include ketchup, BBQ 
sauce, mayonnaise, soy sauce, syrups, and teriyaki sauce. They are 
flavorful but tend to be high in added salt and sugar. If you are new to 
the plant-based diet, it is important to remember that condiments can 
make eating healthy and delicious.
• Given below are some of the condiments to include in our meals to 
add flavor.
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• Mustard
Mustard seeds, purchased along with many grocery essentials are something that has 
become part of our daily diet. They are available in different varieties like yellow 
mustard, dijon mustard, honey mustard, spicy brown mustard, etc. Mustard seeds, rich in 
omega-3 oils and the endosperm are known to provide fiber. As a rich source of vitamin 
A, mustard seeds were recommended by various researchers to fight vitamin A 
deficiencies.
• Tahini
Prepared from toasted ground sesame seeds, it is one of the chief ingredients in hummus. 
It contains a variety of nutrients like thiamin, phosphorus, vitamin B-6, etc. Tahini paste, 
rich in antioxidant lignans is known to lower the risk of cancer, keep our hearts in good 
condition, maintain uterine health, etc. Some of the popular ways in which tahini is used 
are as salad dressing, toast spread, dips, etc.
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• Tomato Paste
Tomato paste is one of the most common grocery essentials found in many 
houses. It is rich in folate, vitamin- C, potassium, and vitamin K. Tomato pastes 
are known to have various applications. It is used in various sauces, soups, and 
stews.
• Nutritional Yeast
Nutritional yeast belongs to the same yeast species that is used for baking bread 
and brewing beer. It is loaded with nutrients such as B vitamins, minerals, etc. 
It also contains chromium and selenium which are known to maintain normal 
blood glucose and facilitate the proper functioning of the immune system.
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• Hot Sauce
Hot sauce is a great ingredient to keep your food spicy. Their main ingredients 
include vinegar, hot chili peppers of different varieties, and salt. Chili peppers 
are rich in vitamin C. However, the majority of the health benefits offered by 
the hot sauce are due to the compound capsaicin that provides a spicy flavor to 
the chili.
Now purchase your much-needed condiments from Quoodo and prepare your 
favorite dishes!
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