Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food, this famous saying by the ancient-Greek physician Hippocrates emphasises how healthy food can act as medicine if consumed with responsibility. While most of us like our food to be garnished with herbs and spices, not all spices act like medicine on the body. Nature bestows on us a plethora of ingredients to choose from and make healthy meals that take care of our body, mind, and soul. It’s a responsibility to make a choice that best suits our health.

On World Heart Day, it's time we take notice of the diet we consume and lifestyle we lead to filter our choices right. And it all begins with the spices, the basis of taste for our meals. Here are five spices recommended by Dr Manoj Kutteri, Wellness Director at Atmantan Wellness Centre, that you can consume to make your heart healthy!