PCOS Friendly Old Bay–Style Seasoning Blend
Spice blends seem simple, but most store-bought versions are loaded with fillers, mystery additives, and ingredients that can quietly work against hormone balance. This homemade blend skips all of that and leans hard into a lineup of spices that are genuinely worth celebrating. Turmeric and Ceylon cinnamon are the real stars here — both are widely recognized for their anti-inflammatory properties, which matters a lot when you're managing the kind of chronic low-grade inflammation that often comes with hormonal imbalances. Ground ginger adds warmth and digestive support, while the layered herbs like thyme, oregano, and basil bring depth that makes this taste far more complex than a quick whisk-together blend has any right to. The result is a bold, savory seasoning that works on seafood, roasted vegetables, eggs, or anything else that needs a flavor lift. Make a batch, seal it in a jar, and you've got a pantry staple that pulls double duty — incredible flavor and ingredients you can actually feel good about reaching for every day.
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16 servings
- 2 tbsp celery salt
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves (optional)
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the celery salt, dried parsley, turmeric, ginger, thyme, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, Ceylon cinnamon, ground cloves (if using), and fine sea salt in a small mixing bowl and whisk until evenly blended with no streaks of turmeric remaining.
- 2
Transfer the blend to an airtight jar or container, seal tightly, and store at room temperature away from direct light and heat for up to 3 months.