The Joy and Challenge of Holiday Cooking
The holidays are a season of joy, laughter, and shared meals, but they’re also a time when our kitchens overflow with rich foods and heavy seasoning. Between the ham glaze, gravy boats, and casseroles, sodium quietly sneaks into almost every dish. The average American consumes nearly 3,400 mg of sodium a day, well above the recommended 2,300 mg limit set by the CDC. Too much sodium can increase blood pressure, stress the heart, and leave you feeling bloated and fatigued hardly the festive feeling you deserve.
This year, the goal isn’t to give up flavor; it’s to cook smarter. With the right seasoning, you can enjoy every delicious bite while keeping your health in check.
The Problem: Hidden Salt in Holiday Favorites
Most store-bought seasonings, sauces, and marinades are loaded with sodium and preservatives. Even a small scoop can pack hundreds of milligrams of salt before you’ve even added a pinch from your own shaker. Processed seasonings are designed to trigger the brain’s “flavor reward” system with salt and sugar, which makes it hard to stop at one bite.
That’s why so many people feel sluggish after a holiday meal. It’s not just the portions; it’s the overload of sodium, which can cause fluid retention, fatigue, and bloating. Over time, consistently high sodium intake raises your risk for hypertension, heart disease, and kidney strain.
But you don’t have to compromise taste for health. The secret? Flavoring your dishes with fresh herbs, spices, and organic low-sodium seasoning blends.
The Solution: Flavor First, Salt Second
Enter Le Bon Goût Seasoning, a line of handcrafted, organic seasoning blends designed to make healthy cooking simple and flavorful. Unlike traditional store mixes, Le Bon Goût products are low in sodium, free from artificial additives, and packed with fresh herbs, aromatics, and natural spices.
Each jar is created to capture the authentic flavor of the Caribbean, with a focus on balance herbaceous freshness, rich aroma, and bold taste without depending on excess salt.
🌿 Green Seasoning: A traditional Haitian-Caribbean base made with garlic, parsley, scallions, thyme, citrus, and peppers perfect for meats, veggies, or soups.
🌶️ Meat & BBQ Blends: Add deep, smoky flavor without relying on sodium-heavy sauces.
🍍 Tropical Infusions: Variants with fruit like mango, pineapple, or peach deliver sweetness and spice that brighten your plate naturally.
When you season with blends like these, you rely on layers of natural flavor, not processed sodium, to bring your dish to life.
Why Reducing Sodium Doesn’t Mean Reducing Flavor
Flavor doesn’t come from salt alone, it’s built through aroma, texture, acidity, and spice balance. Low-sodium cooking encourages you to experiment with ingredients that create depth: citrus zest, roasted garlic, peppers, onions, herbs, and slow-cooked aromatics.
That’s why fresh, all-in-one seasoning bases work so well. They already blend those elements together, saving you time and effort while keeping food naturally vibrant. In fact, studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition show that people who replace salt with herb-based seasonings can cut sodium intake by up to 40% without noticing a difference in taste.
So this holiday season, the “secret ingredient” isn’t more salt, it’s smarter seasoning.
The Le Bon Goût Way: Flavor with Purpose
The word goût means “taste” in French and at Le Bon Goût, taste goes hand in hand with wellness. These blends are more than just seasonings; they’re tools for balance. Every spoonful is a reminder that healthy eating can still be indulgent.
By choosing low-sodium, organic seasoning blends, you’re supporting your health, your energy, and your ability to enjoy the holidays fully without guilt or compromise. From roasted turkey and veggies to festive stews and soups, these seasonings turn simple ingredients into memorable meals.
