Did you know that reducing your salt intake can significantly improve your health? That’s the brilliant idea behind More Herbs, Less Salt Day, celebrated on August 29. This day is dedicated to encouraging everyone to cut back on sodium and instead, boost the flavor of their meals with fresh herbs and spices.
The goal is to raise awareness about the many health benefits of a low-sodium diet, such as reducing the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.
Using herbs not only enhances the taste of your food but also introduces a variety of nutrients and antioxidants that contribute to overall well-being. So, on this special day, try adding some basil, rosemary, or thyme to your dishes and discover how delicious and healthy low-sodium meals can be.
By celebrating More Herbs, Less Salt Day, you can enjoy flavorful meals while taking a smart step towards better health. Embrace the culinary potential of herbs and make your dishes tastier and healthier all year round.
When is More Herbs, Less Salt Day Observed?
Looking to spice up your calendar with a dash of health-conscious celebration? Here are the dates and weekdays for More Herbs, Less Salt Day from 2024 to 2030.
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | August 29, Thursday |
| 2025 | August 29, Friday |
| 2026 | August 29, Saturday |
| 2027 | August 29, Sunday |
| 2028 | August 29, Tuesday |
| 2029 | August 29, Wednesday |
| 2030 | August 29, Thursday |
How to Celebrate More Herbs, Less Salt Day
Wondering what exactly to do on More Herbs, Less Salt Day? Here are a few ideas to make your day not just healthier, but also fun!
- Grow Your Own Herbs: Start an herb garden at home to have a fresh supply of herbs like basil, rosemary, and thyme. Growing your own herbs is cost-effective and ensures you always have fresh ingredients on hand​.
- Try Herb-Infused Recipes: Experiment with new recipes that use herbs instead of salt, like this salt-free recipe for baked chicken. This can introduce you to new flavors and make your meals more exciting​​.
- Host a Low-Salt Dinner Party: Invite friends and family over for a meal where everyone brings a dish seasoned with herbs instead of salt. This is a fun way to enjoy healthy food together and maybe even inspire others to lower their daily sodium intake.
- Create a No-Salt Seasoning Blend: Mix herbs and spices to make a flavorful seasoning blend that can be used in place of salt. This is a great way to control sodium intake while still enjoying tasty meals​.
Before You Go:
We have many more national days lists for you to explore.
- Food-related national days: complete list of national food days, pasta & noodles days, vegan & vegetarian days, mushroom days, ice-cream days, pizza days, coffee days, chocolate days, wine days, alcohol & drinking days.
- Non-food national days: National Days Calendar 2025 (check out the printable calendars in my Etsy shop), National Days for Teachers, and a wide array of special lists such as cat days, dog days, animal days, cleaning & organizing days, book days, music days, family & relationships days, national days for women, stationery days and even Harry Potter days.
- Country-specific national days: Australian national days, more coming soon.
