We should start meals with spicy food and end with sweets – Here’s why

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Indian meals consist of a variety of food items. A regular meal consists of Dal, Rice, Chapatis, Vegetable curry, Curd/Buttermilk, Salad/Raita and a sweet preparation.

When we dine at a restaurant which serves a complete thali, sweet items are served in the end. But why do we have spicy food in the beginning and conclude our meals by consuming sweets?

In this video published on YouTube by Geethanjali - Learn Music & Arts, the scientific benefits of finishing meals with sweet delicacy is explained. Check it out now: