Taste (aka the gustatory system)
With the help of the tongue and brain, your sense of taste detects different flavors and allows you to distinguish harmful foods from safe ones. As an evolutionary characteristic, this sense is crucial for survival—so it’s not surprising that any alteration or loss of taste can have negative repercussions on dietary habits and health.
How to tune in
• Savor new or uncommon flavors, like these Spicy Raspberry Habanero Ice Pops.
• Make homemade pop rocks to initiate a sensory reaction in your mouth!