Originally published on Guiding Stars Health & Nutrition News
Did you know that you can explore global flavors using Guiding Stars as a guide to balanced, nutrient-rich ingredients and recipes? At first it might be intimidating to recreate your favorite flavors in your own kitchen. It helps to start by making small changes to traditional meals. Then explore supermarket aisles with shopping tips to create unique dishes and recipes, right at home.
Start With the Basics
The right ingredients bring international flavor to your kitchen. Start with flavorful fresh produce and a well-stocked spice rack and pantry. These herbs, vegetables, spices, and grains bring different flavors to your dish, with little effort:
- Daikon Radish
- Thai Basil
- Cilantro
- Chili Peppers
- Jicama
- Rice Noodles
- Jasmine and Basmati Rice
- Sushi Nori
- Dried spices (like Garam Masala, Curry, Coriander, Cardamom, Ground Ginger, Chipotle Chili, Smoked Paprika, Chinese Five Spice)
Explore Your Store
In recent years, globally inspired foods have expanded beyond one international aisle. Today you can find products throughout the store that help you pass on takeout but still bring all the flavor into your kitchen. And many of them are nutritious too! Add these Guiding Stars-earning, convenient products to your shopping cart:
- Patak’s Lentil & Veggie Medium Tikka Masala
- Tasty Bite all Natural Indian Mild Vegetable Tikka Masala Vegetables in Sauce
- Purple Carrot Vegetable Tikka Masalal
- Thai Style Chili Mango Chopped Salad Kits
- Somos Mexican Black Beans
- Ben’s Original Spicy Mexican Style Ready Rice with Jalapeno and Chili Peppers
- Nature’s Promise Organic Double Steamed Brown Lentils
- Lundberg Family Farms Organic Sushi White Rice
- Joseph’s Flax, Oat Bran & Whole Wheat Lavash Bread
- Franklin Farms Moroccan Style Falafel Balls
- Blue Diamond Sweet Thai Chili Almonds
- Sea Point Farms Dry Roasted Wasabi Edamame
Get Cooking
It’s easier than you think to make some of your favorite dishes! Go around the world with Guiding Stars-earning recipes you can make right at home:
Curried Vegetable Lo Mein
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Greek Village Salad
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Hearty Chicken Posole
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Moroccan Lentil Stew
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Grilled Brazilian Beef with Chimichurri
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Mediterranean Chicken Salad
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Guiding Stars is an objective, evidence-based, nutrition guidance program that evaluates foods and beverages to make nutritious choices simple. Products that meet transparent nutrition criteria earn a 1, 2, or 3 star rating for good, better, and best nutrition. Guiding Stars can be found in more than 2,000 grocery stores, in Circana' Attribute Marketplace, and through the Guiding Stars Food Finder app.
