Do condiments, herbs, and spices matter?
Herbs, spices, vinegar, salsa, mustard, hot sauce, lemon juice, and low-calorie seasonings are usually helpful because they make simple meals easier to repeat. Use them freely unless sodium, reflux, or personal tolerance is an issue.
Calorie-containing condiments count. Oils, mayonnaise, creamy dressings, barbecue sauce, nut-based sauces, honey, and large amounts of ketchup can add up quickly. The answer is not bland food. It is measuring the dense additions when they matter.