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Read just about any recipe, whether it’s savory or sweet, and it will call for some amount of salt. We all know the value it plays in a dish. Most importantly, it enhances the flavor of the food by releasing certain molecules that make it more aromatic. It also intensifies sweetness, which is why a little is usually added to baked goods and other desserts, and can counteract bitterness in foods like leafy greens and other strongly flavored vegetables.

Yet, no matter how essential it is to making what we eat tasty, too much of it can be harmful to our health, and many of us are trying to cut back on the amount of salt we consume daily. The good news is there are a number of ways to mimic the properties salt gives to a dish without actually adding a lot of salt or even any salt at all.

Here are five easy ways to add flavor to your food without adding more salt.

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