The pandemic has brought attention to the numerous problems associated with loss of taste and smell, two senses that most people take for granted.
This might be the right time for you to pamper your taste buds, as a way of showing gratitude for the richness of experience they provide, as well as to achieve optimal sensations during mealtimes. Here are four tongue-tantalising tips.
1. Apples and oranges
Get your fill of fruits and vegetables to ingest a maximum of antioxidants and B vitamins, which allow for a better nervous recovery of the taste buds and are key for rehabilitating the sense of smell.
2. Look after oral health
Oral health is essential to avoid infections and keep your mouth healthy. A report from the World Dentist Federation noted that many dentists are seeing the fallout from people avoiding dental checkups even when it is safe to go, which can result in serious problems.
Brushing your teeth two to three times a day is imperative to maintain good bacteria in the mouth, while a visit to your dentist will ensure conditions such as tongue inflammation, tooth decay and infections are kept at bay.
3. Eat a balanced diet
Eating a balanced diet can help your taste buds with their ability to detect flavours, while maintaining general good health and keeping your energy levels optimal.
A study from the University of Bangor in Wales shows drinking too many sugary beverages actually lessens the tongue’s ability to detect sweetness, so cutting down and consuming in moderation are key.
4. Give your palate – and brain – a workout
Olfactory stimulation is essential for building up a repertoire of tastes and smells. This is why people suffering from Covid-19 and anosmia, or loss of smell, are encouraged to train their olfactory memory by sniffing essential oils several times a day.
Those trying to recover their sense of taste and smell are encouraged to preserve sensory acuity by identifying the scents that surround them, from those of the kitchen to those of the street, whether they are sweet or repulsive.