One of the things that helps on any healthy food plan, including low-carb, is flavor. And flavor comes from spices. But those can be expensive. Well, I’ve discovered a secret, budget-friendly stash of spices in my grocery stores (Kroger and Publix) that have not only helped my budget, but also allowed me to experiment with spices I’d never tried before.

Look for the Badia brand in the International (or the “Latin American”) food section of your grocery store. You should find the prices to be one-third to half (or lower) the prices of even the store brands over in the spice aisle.

My favorite new find?  Jalapeño powder!