Even When You Add Seasoning Cubes..
And what to do instead for rich, healthy, unforgettable flavor
Have you ever cooked a big pot of stew, rice, or soup… you added your seasoning cubes faithfully… tasted it… and still felt something was missing?
You’re not alone.
So many people message me saying:
“Victoria, I added two cubes o… why is the food still somehow?”
“Why doesn’t my food taste as good as I want it to?”
“Please what can I use to make my meals healthier but still tasty?”
Let me tell you something from the deepest part of my kitchen-loving heart:
Flavor doesn’t come from cubes.
Flavor comes from real spices.
Seasoning cubes can only give you salt and one flat flavor profile.
But your tongue and your body are looking for MORE.
Let me break it down gently…
1. You’re relying on “shortcuts” instead of real ingredients
Seasoning cubes were created to replace basics like garlic, ginger, onions, turmeric, herbs…
But nothing, absolutely nothing can replace the taste and aroma of the real thing.
Natural spices = real flavor.
Seasoning cubes = artificial flavor.
And you can tell the difference immediately.
2. Your food tastes “flat” because cubes don’t build flavor
Good flavor is like building a house:
Garlic is the foundation
Ginger is the structure
Turmeric adds warmth
Herbs bring freshness
Peppers add depth
Salt ties everything together
But when you use only cubes, it’s like using one block to build a whole house.
It can’t work.
3. Seasoning cubes are made for convenience, not nutrition
This is where many people get shocked:
Most seasoning cubes contain:
❌ Too much salt
❌ MSG
❌ Artificial colors
❌ Additives and preservatives
If you’ve ever felt:
persistent headaches
bloating
cravings
dry throat after eating
or getting hungry quickly again…
Sometimes, it’s not the food, It’s the cube.
4. So what should you use instead?
Here’s the good part that brings joy back to your kitchen.
Switch to real spices and herbs.
This doesn’t mean you have to use everything at once.
Start small:
✅ Garlic powder
✅ Ginger powder
✅ Onion powder
✅ Turmeric
✅ Paprika
✅ Curry
✅ Thyme
✅ Real pepper blends
✅ Natural seasoning blends made without additives
This is exactly why I created Toria Spices - To help families cook delicious, healthy food without chemicals.
And the sweetest part?
Your tongue will know the difference.
Your health will know the difference.
Your family will know the difference.
5. Will natural spices make your food taste better? YES!
When you season with real ingredients:
✨ Your stew becomes richer
✨ Your jollof becomes deeper
✨ Your soups become more aromatic
✨ Your chicken and fish taste fresher
✨ You use less salt
✨ Your meals become healthier
Natural spices make your food taste like YOU - flavorful, authentic, and full of life.
Final Thoughts
If your food hasn’t been tasting the way you want, the answer is simple:
Go back to nature.
Go back to real spices.
Go back to real flavor.
And your kitchen will thank you.