"Unlocking the Joy of Salad: A Nutritionist's Guide to Friendship on a Plate"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ScienceAlert
A nutritionist explains that while vegetables are essential for health, many people find them bitter due to evolutionary taste preferences and genetic differences in taste receptors. However, it's possible to train our taste buds to enjoy salads by repeatedly exposing ourselves to vegetables, using strategies to mask bitterness such as adding salt, fat, or sweet fruits, and experimenting with different preparations and pairings. The article encourages patience and a positive approach to incorporating more vegetables into our diets, suggesting that taste preferences can change over time with consistent effort.