Add spice to life

Some may like it sweet and sour. Some may choose to surrender to sweet temptations. And for others it could be the bitter truth. Yes, each to his own taste. For what''s life without spices? To even the most bland palate, a dash of lemon, a sprinkling of chillies and the smell of exotic herbs, can create a tantalising time.
While the fad today is diet food, which though healthy, accords one no pleasure in savouring it. And it has been proved time and again that most herbs have beneficial qualities which we have to incorporate into our daily diet.
For example, the hot chillies, a must-have for most Kolkata palate, are known to have a cooling effect on the stomach. Moreover, in our hot climate, this natural coolant is a must-have. Similarly, cloves also have medicinal values. The ajwain, if spiced up with lemon and black salt, is a time-tested digestive. Just as bay leaves and black pepper can relieve throat injections. As a matter of fact, spices have been a part of civilisation for over 5,000 years. India is the principle source of spice for the whole world, which is probably why India is still the world''s largest consumer of spices.
With anorexia definitely out, it''s time to eat more, burn the excess calories and look healthy. Eat, sleep and be merry, just go ahead and spice up your life.