The Six Tastes and their Application in Treatment (especially Diabetes)
Though the West classifies food taste into four categories: sweetness, bitterness, saltiness and sourness, India classifies food taste into six categories, the additional two being 'pungent' and 'astringent'.
Indian Naturopathy experts say one can keep good health and overcome diseases by eating raw, uncooked, natural food. One can easily find websites and books suggesting various types of natural food depending upon the condition of the individual. The general idea is if our food is balanced and contain all the six tastes in the right proportion, our system is strengthened and it can tackle most of the ailments. But since we generally avoid 'bitter' and 'astringent' food and prefer sweet and spicy food, our system gets weakened.
1. Bitter-tasting food generally strengthens blood vessels; and,
As such, these these two tastes are important and one should not avoid them. They should be taken in moderation like every other taste. Too much of anything is generally not good.
Bitterness contrasts sweetness. As you may probably know, medical experts tell us that excess blood surgar can damage small blood vessels in the heart, eyes and the kidneys and that is why diabetes is called a silent killer. When excess blood sugar damages small blood vessels in the eyes, it impairs one's vision and one can even become totally blind suddenly. Once a diabetic loses his eyesight, there is no way he can get it back. This has happened to many.
Likewise, when excess blood sugar damges the small blood vessels in the heart, heart ailments including massive heart attack could happen. That is why experts advise you to keep your blood sugar under control.
There are some relevant articles on this topic, which you can see for yourself if you want:
Grateful thanks to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, HealingLifestyles.com, ABC of Diabetes and Diabetes Information Guide.
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