Here’s what it means to be a supertasterand how to make the healthy foods you hate taste better.
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Having food preferences is perfectly natural.
Some prefer mild flavors to spicy ones; some have a sweet tooth while otherscrave salty foods.
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Having a heightened sense of taste isnt always a joyride for your taste buds, though.
What exactly is a supertaster, and how common is it?
Supertasters are more common than youd think.
Which foods are supertasters most sensitive to?
Being a supertaster isnt always cake walk.
This could be a con for supertasters who are prone to familial high cholesterol or metabolic syndrome.
The Pros of Being a Supertaster
Being a supertaster isnt all bad.
Experiencing the full potential of your taste buds definitely has its upsides.
Like bitter and spicy foods, overly sweet foods can be intense for supertasters as well.
Some even consider fat a taste, and supertasters can certainly agree.
As a supertaster, youre also less likely to smoke or drink.
Alcohol and cigarettes infamously have a distinct taste, and its one that supertasters are usually repelled by.
Supertasters are more sensitive to the taste of alcohol, Volpe explains, pointing to an early 2006 study.
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