Why and how does Indian food [those awesome spices] make one feel SO good after eating it?

Question

It really makes one feel as if your high.

Not exactly high but the after effects of herbs and spice combinations personally give me an elated balanced feeling after eating the dishes.

I cannot explain it.

But there must be something medicinal that effects moods on some level.

I've eaten every nationality of food so far [almost most],but no other makes me feel like this, except Indian food.

Answer 1

i've heard that some of the spices used in Indian cooking contain herbal properties, which are also used in Aurovedic medicine.

Answer 2

all this herd and spice will will released chemical that would send signal to your brain and thus result in the feeling you've got..everyone reacts differently to certain degree...

for you may be you're sensitive to the mix of spices that Indian food has...

Answer 3

A lot of it is used in herbal remedies, so it's not surprising it makes you feel good!

Answer 4

Yes dude, you are right.

The spices which are being used in Indian food does have a medicinal effect. I am a professional Indian chef. so, I think i knew few things for fact.

For Ex : Turmeric is an Antiseptic, fennel seeds  & carom seeds (ajwain) helps in digestion.

There are many other ingredients which acts as an aphrodisiac. Asafoetida (hing) & garlic  helps to sort out gas troubles . Ginger got a distinct flavour & helps in soothing throat. Pepper another ingredient with a medicinal value. There r few varieties of spinach/ leafy vegetables which helps to soothe stomach ulcer,etc...

Answer 5

Herbs and spices are very nourishing... the spices used in Indian cooking are like antibiotics for me

Answer 6

because we indians always make food with love and we think food as god annapurna. All with love and spices in proportional quantity it feels you good after eating it.

Answer 7

They say turmeric can help with epilepsy, so god knows what else these spices can do :)

I have that same feeling. Contentment. I always thought it was because when I eat Indian I eat so much, that I'm stuffed. But you have me thinking.