For Healthy Eating, Bitter is Better

As someone who develops new food products, I’ve been a professional taster for 16 years. I love my job, but I’m constantly frustrated by the unwillingness of most Americans to try foods that challenge their palates.

The tongue is a unique muscle. The best way to exercise it, if you want to make the most difference to your waistline, is not to flex or fatigue it, but to stretch it. Expanding our repertoire of foods isn’t just about exploration and new pleasures. It’s also the first step toward eating a broader, healthier diet.

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