Comments on: Are you a supertaster? http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/are-you-a-supertaster The Art and Science of Healthy Living Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:47:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Erin Elberson Lyon-GF Fitness http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/are-you-a-supertaster/comment-page-1#comment-17042 Erin Elberson Lyon-GF Fitness Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:16:44 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=7349#comment-17042 I tasted a slightly bitter taste, and according to the directions that makes me a "normal" taster. For once in my life ;) I tasted a slightly bitter taste, and according to the directions that makes me a “normal” taster. For once in my life ;)

]]> By: Melissa http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/are-you-a-supertaster/comment-page-1#comment-17034 Melissa Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:33:56 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=7349#comment-17034 InTolerant Chef, Fascinating. I'm in the midst of eating roasted beets, cauliflower, and broccoli stalks for breakfast right now, so I actually don't get it. I'm a supertaster (the test strip was SUPER bitter), but have no problem eating these supposedly bitter foods. I tamper with them though. =) Herbs, spices, salt (I'm big on fresh ground sea salt), and fresh ground pepper. It's interesting. Thanks for weighing in with a whole new twist to the conversation!! Melissa InTolerant Chef,

Fascinating. I’m in the midst of eating roasted beets, cauliflower, and broccoli stalks for breakfast right now, so I actually don’t get it. I’m a supertaster (the test strip was SUPER bitter), but have no problem eating these supposedly bitter foods. I tamper with them though. =) Herbs, spices, salt (I’m big on fresh ground sea salt), and fresh ground pepper. It’s interesting. Thanks for weighing in with a whole new twist to the conversation!!

Melissa

]]> By: InTolerant Chef http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/are-you-a-supertaster/comment-page-1#comment-17022 InTolerant Chef Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:17:52 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=7349#comment-17022 We did a test suggested by a science web site, it involved straining a section of your tongue blue with food dye then counting the dots and comparing the results to a panel of photos. I don't know how accurate it was, but it was fun! Btw, I'm a super taster too, but have learnt to eat and enjoy a lot of the bitter foods. I think I appreciate them on a different level, I used to loathe them indeed! We did a test suggested by a science web site, it involved straining a section of your tongue blue with food dye then counting the dots and comparing the results to a panel of photos. I don’t know how accurate it was, but it was fun!
Btw, I’m a super taster too, but have learnt to eat and enjoy a lot of the bitter foods. I think I appreciate them on a different level, I used to loathe them indeed!

]]> By: Melissa http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/are-you-a-supertaster/comment-page-1#comment-17019 Melissa Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:59:04 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=7349#comment-17019 Erin, Really? You didn't taste anything? Neither did my husband. It's seriously the most icky taste. It surprises me that people can't taste it. Hmmm? Well maybe that makes me normal, not you. =) Melissa PS Who wants to be normal anyway?! Erin,

Really? You didn’t taste anything? Neither did my husband. It’s seriously the most icky taste. It surprises me that people can’t taste it. Hmmm? Well maybe that makes me normal, not you. =)

Melissa
PS Who wants to be normal anyway?!

]]> By: Erin Elberson Lyon-GF Fitness http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/are-you-a-supertaster/comment-page-1#comment-17018 Erin Elberson Lyon-GF Fitness Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:51:35 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=7349#comment-17018 I got my test strip on Saturday and I am officially a "normal" taster. Glad something about me is normal! ;) I got my test strip on Saturday and I am officially a “normal” taster. Glad something about me is normal! ;)

]]> By: Melissa http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/are-you-a-supertaster/comment-page-1#comment-16935 Melissa Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:35:10 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=7349#comment-16935 Wendy, I thought I had used kale (and cranberries for that matter) in every way possible, but I have yet to mix them together in a smoothie. I did create a kale and cranberry salad that I love, but haven't blended them. I love my veggies too and am not fond of fat and skin on meat either. In fact, I'm not all that fond of meat and rarely eat it. Veggies are my mainstay, that's for sure. Okay, off to try a kale and cranberry smoothie. Thanks! Wendy,

I thought I had used kale (and cranberries for that matter) in every way possible, but I have yet to mix them together in a smoothie. I did create a kale and cranberry salad that I love, but haven’t blended them. I love my veggies too and am not fond of fat and skin on meat either. In fact, I’m not all that fond of meat and rarely eat it. Veggies are my mainstay, that’s for sure.

Okay, off to try a kale and cranberry smoothie. Thanks!

]]> By: Melissa http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/are-you-a-supertaster/comment-page-1#comment-16934 Melissa Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:31:56 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=7349#comment-16934 Cid, I wouldn't be surprised if you tested positive as well. Let me know if you find the test. It's not expensive if you do the taste test. They also have a genetic test, but hardly worth the expense. Some of the bitter foods are soooo healthy that it's good to figure out a way to cook them to bring out the wonderful taste and inhibit the bitter. Does your father dislike tomatoes because of the texture or the taste? That is interesting. As for salt and dark chocolate, we like the same version! I'll be in touch! Thanks for hanging in here with me. I'm always delighted when you stop by. =) Sending love across the pond. Cid,

I wouldn’t be surprised if you tested positive as well. Let me know if you find the test. It’s not expensive if you do the taste test. They also have a genetic test, but hardly worth the expense. Some of the bitter foods are soooo healthy that it’s good to figure out a way to cook them to bring out the wonderful taste and inhibit the bitter. Does your father dislike tomatoes because of the texture or the taste? That is interesting. As for salt and dark chocolate, we like the same version! I’ll be in touch! Thanks for hanging in here with me. I’m always delighted when you stop by. =) Sending love across the pond.

]]> By: Melissa http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/are-you-a-supertaster/comment-page-1#comment-16933 Melissa Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:27:51 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=7349#comment-16933 Maggie, You have such a way with words! And, you probably are a supertaster, but one with a bunch of cooking tricks up her sleeve to make bitter taste wonderful! Maggie,

You have such a way with words! And, you probably are a supertaster, but one with a bunch of cooking tricks up her sleeve to make bitter taste wonderful!

]]> By: Melissa http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/are-you-a-supertaster/comment-page-1#comment-16932 Melissa Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:26:12 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=7349#comment-16932 GFVeg, Let me know how your test comes out. It's interesting, especially the vast differences in how we taste food. I've always wondered why I like salt so much. Now I know! It cuts the bitter taste. =) GFVeg,

Let me know how your test comes out. It’s interesting, especially the vast differences in how we taste food. I’ve always wondered why I like salt so much. Now I know! It cuts the bitter taste. =)

]]> By: Melissa http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/are-you-a-supertaster/comment-page-1#comment-16931 Melissa Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:24:36 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=7349#comment-16931 Rosanna, Interesting that you were tested in college! In a science class? Also, I find millet a bit bitter as well. Some of those stronger-tasting grains need to be adding into a blend of flours to cut the taste. Just as you suggest! Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it. Rosanna,

Interesting that you were tested in college! In a science class? Also, I find millet a bit bitter as well. Some of those stronger-tasting grains need to be adding into a blend of flours to cut the taste. Just as you suggest! Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it.

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