Healthy Ways to Make Food Taste Better

Be mindful of what you drink with dinner. Loading your glass with ice may temporarily reduce your ability to taste the full flavor of your food. Americans tend to drink beverages at colder temperatures with more ice than European or Asian cultures, which tend to prefer warmer drinks like tea with meals. One study’s participants reported better chocolate flavor in terms of sweetness and creaminess when they ate it after drinking room temperature or warm water compared to cold water. The researchers said the American preference for iced beverages may also be why Americans prefer highly sweetened snacks.