Spices started to be used long ago. Early they used spices not just for flavoring but also for medicine. They do enhance the flavor of your meal. However, the seasoning can take away from the natural flavor too. Also, spices are not as pure these days. Read the labels and ensure you are not getting other additives. Preservatives and emulsifiers can kill your healthy bacteria so be aware.
Spices, Seasonings and flavorings
Remove these food enhancers from my food
They came into use as medicines long ago
Now these powerful friends rule the roost
As they flavor the roast
Cinnamon, turmeric and other medicines
Entice me to eat to the point of gluttony
Because I love what they do to my food
As they put me into the eating mood
I read the label on this processed stuff
And marvel at the mighty list
Some 400 items the USDA permits
They are now called natural ingredients
Some will kill the germs
And maybe me too
They can have side effects
As all medicines do
My food is seen by my body
As a powerful medicine
The ancient people knew
Let your food be your medicine
As Hippocrates said
Two thousand years ago