I’m the unlikeliest food writer ever; all my life I’ve been a picky eater. People might expect bad eating habits from kids, but if you’re still shunning foods as an adult, you’ll likely get roasted by ...

A food laboratory from 1935, though sadly not the one in the story (flickr/University of Washington). Like I always say, there are two kinds of people in this world: normal tasters and supertasters.

Do you have to be a "supertaster" to be a better wine taster or top foodie? You would think the mere mention of anything with super status would be a good thing, much like a superpower. It's wonderful ...

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To some, the label “reduced sodium” may as well say “reduced satisfaction.” Those people are genetically geared to seek out that salty taste because it offsets other unpleasant flavors they find in ...

It has been linked to stronger immunity against infections. Research suggests that includes COVID-19. "Supertasters" with two copies of the gene may be less likely to get COVID-19 and develop severe ...

Salt is looming as the biggest bugaboo in the intensifying campaign to get Americans to adopt healthier eating habits. So here's something to think about: some people just can't help going after ...

The rollicking song "Jon Lee Supertaster," by the ultra-nerdy band They Might Be Giants, is about a sort of superhero among mere mortals, a man whose "superpowers" allow him to taste "a hundred pears" ...

We all like to think we have good taste. "Supertasters" experience more profound reactions to certain types of food. If you don't like coffee, grapefruit, broccoli or other vegetables, you might be a ...

If your child (or friend or spouse) turns up his or her nose at kale and cabbage, picky eating habits might not be to blame -- they could be genetically predisposed to dislike the flavor of certain ...

About a quarter of the population of the world has super-powered tongues. They experience taste more intensely than the rest of us. Find out if you’re one of Them below. Some people have particular ...

Most people know that consuming too much sodium can increase your risk of high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes. But did you know that laying off the salt shaker is harder for some than ...