Role of Spices in Our Food

A famous quote goes, “to eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.” While some people may disregard this, most of us might agree with it. Yes, it is true that eating intelligently and understanding the process of food making is art in itself. 

A dish from any part of the world is a combination of several ingredients. One such component without which any delicacy is incomplete is the spices. Not only our palate is incomplete without spices but, so is our health. Considering the numerous types available in the market and the ones we use in our food prep, spices have a lot to offer, and without them, any delicacy won’t taste the way it does.     

Let’s have a closer look at why spices are necessary for our food.  

Improves its Aromatic

The most evident benefit of spices: aroma! It is a proven fact that humans are drawn towards fine fragrances. Further establishing that if your food smells good, there are 80% chances of it tasting better. Even though having good, aromatic food is underrated, it’s time that we accept that we won’t consume half of our favorite dishes if not for their delightful flavors. Most of the aroma in our food preparation comes from the kind and variety of spices we use.

Makes it Appetizing

Moving on to another characteristic of spices – taste. There is no denying that we would hardly prefer food that does not have any taste. Sometimes because of health restrictions consuming bland food might become imperative, but given a choice, we would always choose dishes that taste delicious. It’s crucial to understand that spices bring most of the taste to our food. When two or more spices are cooked together, it creates a taste that is unique and oh-so-palatable! 

Enhances its Color

A dish’s presentability is another factor that draws us to liking or disliking it. This means that when we see a delicacy that smells well but doesn’t appear tasty, we won’t bother tasting it. This assumption arises because the first appearance of the food did not entice us at all. Many times, several delicacies do not even reach the tasting stage since they do not look appealing. Spices are that element that enhances the color and appeal of a dish, and hence they are necessary for food preparation.      

Contributes to its Nutritional Value

Why do we consume food? One, to fill up our stomachs. Two, to taste various delicacies that are unique. And three, to stay healthy. Now, to expand on this third aspect, it is known that healthy food produces energy and helps us fight various diseases. But it’s a lesser-known fact that the spices used in our food also have great nutritional value. Some spices used in our delicacies have the power of beating different viruses and health hazards. 

Now that you know what spices are capable of, make sure you make maximum use of them. Not just for your tastebuds but also for staying fit!