About this episode

Melanie and Chef Cat Ludwig discuss how to enhance food flavor using herbs and spices while reducing salt intake.

One of the most common issues with avoiding too much salt is that food "doesn't taste good". The secret? Using herbs and spices the RIGHT way! Melanie and fellow dietitian and chef Cat Ludwig chat all things flavor and how to make food DELICIOUS without a ton of salt! Connect with Cat on Instagram , Facebook and her YouTube cooking show ! Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

People in this episode

Host: Melanie Betz

Guest: Cat Ludwig

Topics covered

• spices
• herbs
• flavor
• salt reduction
• cooking
• nutrition

Keywords

• kidney stones
• dietitian
• cooking tips
• herbs
• spices
• nutrition advice
• flavor enhancement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Kidney Dietitian

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