Generally speaking, we add spices for taste, however, spices not only add taste but also offer health benefits. For instance ginger in your food not only make it flavourful but also improves your digestion and absorption of nutrients. It also relieves loss of appetite and soothes upset stomachs. Ginger is effective against cold and cough symptoms. Likewise, Cumin is rich in iron, thus, it increases hemoglobin levels and helps treat anemia. It also boosts immunity.