Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix - Keto, Whole30

Making your own Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix can seem daunting at first.  However, once you find the perfect recipe, you will never want to buy pre-made spices again!  This recipe is quick, easy to assemble and contains no additives or sugars. Perfect for a Keto or Whole30 diet!

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Homemade Keto Seasoning Mix

Blending only a couple of ingredients such as chili powder, cumin, oregano, onion and garlic, makes a tasty seasoning in no time.  Add it to ground meat for tacos or rub it on fish, this spice mix is a must have for adding flavor to a variety of foods.

Plus, since you are making this keto taco seasoning mix at home, you never have to worry about any added sugars!

How spices shaped our history

Trying to find countries rich in spices that could be bought and traded, was what drove explorers out into the treacherous seas.  At one point, spices were a commodity as rare and valuable as gold and silver. European explorers set out on long sea voyages in search of lands rich in spices.

Whole30 Taco Seasoning Mix Ingredients

Here is a list of the main 2 ingredients used to make this homemade Whole30 seasoning. Doing a little research on line, I was shocked to discover the health benefits of such "everyday" ingredients.  To think that simple spices created by mother nature could have such profound impact on our health just goes to reinforce the philosophy that food can truly be used as medicine.

Chili Powder

• Fights Fat : The capsaicin compound helps to increase the bodies metabolism which aids in the process of burning fat.
• Helps Immunity : This spice contains a high level of vitamin C which is a known antioxidant.  Antioxidants are necessary to keep our immune systems strong as well as to assist healing injuries and combating infections.
• Helps with Osteoarthritis :  Inflammation and a decrease in circulation leads to the degeneration of joints.  Chili powder has been shown to not only increase blood flow, but to also decrease overall inflammation.  The combination of these two effects helps to decrease arthritis in our joints.
• Aids in Digestion : Although most people think that spicy foods cause stomach upset, chili powder actually prevents acid reflux and also helps to kill the bacteria that causes stomach ulcers.

Cumin

• Promotes Digestion : Cumin has been shown to increase the activity of our digestive enzymes as well as to increase the release of bile from the liver.  Studies have even shown an improvement of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) after only 2 weeks of taking a concentrated form of cumin.
• Good Source of Iron : 1 teaspoon of ground cumin contains 17.5% of the RDI of iron for adults.
• Anti-Inflammatory : Cumin contains antioxidants which reduce damage caused by free radicals.  Free radicals contribute to the degeneration of our bodies so high levels of antioxidants are important.

How to use this Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

This spice mix is very versatile.  Add it to ground chicken, turkey or beef for delicious tacos.  You can also rub it on fish and vegetables before grilling or broiling. To get your morning going on the right track, add it to your scrambled eggs to help spice things up!

Adding a healthy dose of homemade spice mixes to your daily regimen will take you one step closer to accomplishing optimal health.  Making them from scratch allows you to be certain that no additives or sugars have been added.  If you like this mix, make sure you check out my additional spice mix recipes that are all sugar free and Whole 30 approved!

Whole 30 Pickling Spice Mix

Chai Masala Spice Mix (Whole 30)

Curry Spice Mix

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