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Bitterness is one of the essential flavors in our taste palette, and lots of bitter foods are especially healthy. However, you might find bitter tastes off-putting or have a dish that you accidentally added too much bitterness to. Don't worry, you’re in luck! There are lots of tricks and strategies to mask or counteract bitter flavors and help you enjoy whatever meal is in front of you.
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- Don't be afraid to experiment with flavors! You might have to try out a few different spices and herbs to find that perfect combination to mask bitterness.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/Fat-Salt-and-Sugar-Not-All-Bad.aspx
- ↑ https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/vegetables
- ↑ https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sugar/tips-for-cutting-down-on-sugar
- ↑ https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sugar/how-much-sugar-is-too-much
- ↑ https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2015/01/16/dont-eliminate-bitterness-balance-it-with-fat-and-salt
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0v32jYkSi0
- ↑ https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-education-resources-materials/sodium-your-diet
- ↑ https://youtu.be/KOxHSr-6__8?t=278
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enWZ6n72GvY
- ↑ https://youtu.be/KOxHSr-6__8?t=302
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsYzWK3cxOM
- ↑ https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/sodiumckd
- ↑ https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/food-processing-and-nutrition
- ↑ https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2015/01/16/dont-eliminate-bitterness-balance-it-with-fat-and-salt
- ↑ https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/nutrition/Pages/Picky-Eaters.aspx
- ↑ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2016/05/31/super-tasters-non-tasters-is-it-better-to-be-average/
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