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| Health Tips: Altered Taste | Dear subscriber, Many medical conditions and treatments can lead to an altered or diminished sense of taste. Respond to changing taste buds by: Adding pizazz — Enhance dishes with herbs, spices, meat marinades, mustards, ketchup, vinegar, wine or barbecue sauce. Add chopped onions, green pepper, garlic, parsley or cilantro. Try brown sugar, maple syrup or honey. Use flavor extracts, such as almond, pecan, rum or vanilla, from your grocer's baking section. Toning down salty — If food seems too salty, add a little sugar. Bumping up salty — Don't add more salt. Instead, include foods with natural savory or meaty flavors. These include fish sauce, sundried tomatoes or tomato paste, Parmigiano-Reggiano and cheddar cheeses, and mushrooms, especially shitake. Reducing sweetness — Add a little salt or citrus juice. Dilute sweet beverages with water or select less sugary beverages such as milk, coffee, a sports drink or iced tea. For dessert, have yogurt, custard, or pumpkin pie in place of sugary foods. Substituting for things that taste bad — Red meat and eating with silverware can cause a metallic taste. Try non-meat proteins such as fish, eggs, beans, lentils, nuts or quinoa. Use plastic utensils in place of metal. Talking to your doctor — Ask if your change in taste could be related to a medication. Common culprits include some antibiotics, drugs to lower cholesterol or blood pressure, cancer medications, or antidepressants. Yours in good health, Daniel Roberts, M.D. Medical Editor, Mayo Clinic Health Letter | |
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