The difference between “I should eat this” and “I want to eat this” often comes down to flavor. Spices bridge that gap without adding significant calories. A bare spice cabinet makes healthy eating harder than it needs to be. Core collection: salt, pepper, garlic, cumin, paprika, Italian herbs, chili.
This companion covers why spices matter, the core collection, expanding it, fresh versus dried, and conducting the audit. (3 min read)