Meaning of the word "hunger is the best sauce" in English

What does "hunger is the best sauce" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hunger is the best sauce

US /ˈhʌŋ.ɡər ɪz ðə best sɔːs/
UK /ˈhʌŋ.ɡə rɪz ðə best sɔːs/
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Idiom

everything tastes good when you are hungry

Example:
Even this plain bread tastes delicious; I guess hunger is the best sauce.
After hiking all day, we didn't care about the quality of the food because hunger is the best sauce.