Flavor Your Food With Lighter, Healthier Condiments

From supporting weight loss to balancing your body's pH, fresh lemon juice is a superfood for so many reasons, and luckily it can add a fresh, bright flavor to nearly any meal. Add it to your favorite salad dressing, squeeze it over a piece of fresh fish, or bake it up with chicken. Having a few lemons on hand is a necessity in any healthy kitchen.

Calories (one tablespoon): four calories

Tasty in tofu or meat marinades and salad dressings, balsamic vinegar adds a potent tangy flavor to many dishes. Low on the glycemic index, balsamic vinegar can also help stabilize blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

Calories (one tablespoon): 10 calories

Packed full of flavor, Dijon mustard is delicious in a tangy marinade for chicken or salmon and a staple in many light homemade salad dressings. Mustard seeds are a great source of omega-3 anti-inflammatory acids and selenium, so be sure to buy a variety where you can see the full seeds in the bottle.

Calories (one tablespoon): 15 calories

If you're a lover of relish, lay off the stuff with added sugar and chop up a real pickle instead. Whenever possible, choose naturally fermented pickles, since these varieties contain higher levels of healthy probiotics that can aid in healthy digestion.

Calories (one large pickle): 16 calories

Typically associated with South Asian cuisine, homemade chutney complements almost any grilled meat dish. And if you're trying to lay off dairy for flavor, chutney adds a ton of flavor to a protein-packed scrambled egg breakfast in the morning, so there's no need for extra cheese!

Calories (one tablespoon): 50 calories