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It has probably happened to you that a food that you did not like, after a while you like it. Or the opposite, that something you loved you end up hating. But don't worry because this is not your fault, it is something that happens due to the functioning of the taste buds. These are constantly 'renewed' and could change people's perception of the foods they eat. This was revealed by nutritionist Lia Granell on her Instagram (@dn_liagranell)
What happens to the taste buds?
Taste buds are small glands located on the tongue that allow us to enjoy and distinguish salty, sweet, sour, bitter, umami and spicy flavors. However, many people are unaware that these taste buds are not the same over time and that they undergo a constant regeneration process. The regeneration of taste buds takes place between 10 days and two weeks, although this process decreases with age
Another consequence of aging is that taste buds are lost, which usually reduces sensitivity to flavors. In addition, those that remain usually decrease in size, mainly after the age of 60
For these reasons, people often experience changes in taste perception. This is why many times, when we grow up, we like foods that we did not like before or vice versa. It is also important to bear in mind that loss of taste can be related to various factors such as diseases, medications, oral problems or nutritional deficiencies.
How to preserve the ability to distinguish flavors
Although this process cannot be stopped and is constant, we can take care of our oral health in order to preserve the ability to distinguish flavors and enjoy them.
Having proper oral hygiene is essential to maintain optimal properties inside our mouth. Linked to this, avoiding certain habits such as smoking can be especially beneficial. Habits such as this can change and affect the sense of taste
In addition, having a balanced diet can be very good for enjoying different flavors and taking care of our health and well-being. Within the configuration of this diet, hydration is also fundamental, as it can significantly affect the perception of flavors
If you want to stimulate your taste buds and keep them 'informed' of the flavours and nuances of food, it is essential that you try new combinations of these. In this way, the palate is stimulated with new taste experiences.Visits to the dentist, on the other hand, are also essential to detect if there is any oral health problem