by Dr. Marli Botha Many of us take our sense of taste for granted, but a taste disorder can have a negative effect on your health and quality of life. If you are having a problem with your sense of taste, you are not alone. Scientists believe that up to 15 percent of adults might have...
by Dr. Marli Botha When comparing the sense of taste and smell between men and women in how they identify flavour, should we expect a difference? If our male ancestors hunted and our female ancestors gathered plant-based foods, who could benefit from having a strong sense of smell and taste? Here are some interesting facts about tasting...
by Dr. Marli Botha Sensory perception of a foodstuff includes appearance, odour, flavour, taste and texture attributes. Flavour consists of taste and odour and thereby involves gustatory and olfactory responses. Different regions of the tongue detect different taste sensations, such as the tip of the tongue recognizes sweet taste while the back detects bitterness. Odour, on...
by Dr. Marli Botha Taste is the most basic sense and refers to the detection of the chemicals that make up food. Taste is sometimes confused with flavour (flavour is actually your taste and your sense of smell working in conjunction with each other to form a perception). Taste is received through sensory organs such as...
by Dr. Marli Botha Orange peels are not for the trash or the garbage disposal anymore…! Sure, these fruit casings smell delicious - despite their slightly bitter taste... Here are 6+ reasons not to toss those citrusy peels away… Store a 3-inch long peel with your brown sugar to keep it from clumping and hardening and to...
by Dr. Marli Botha Oranges were likely first cultivated in southern China (references to the fruit can be found in region’s literature as far back as 314 BC). They’ve since been hybridized, re-hybridized, and altered so much that there are hundreds of orange varieties throughout the world. Here are some not-so-common orange varieties… Bergamot is a...
by Dr. Marli Botha Whole apples are an extremely healthy food, but apple juice has its advantages as well. When apples are turned into juice, their hydrating quality is maximized, and some plant compounds are retained. However, drinking juice reduces some of the benefits of whole apples, including fibre and satiety… In a study of mildly...
by Dr. Marli Botha Apples, when consumed daily, has the potential to prevent hair loss, thanks to the presence of soluble fibre, phenolic compounds in apple skin, antioxidants, and vitamins. The antioxidants in apples help to increase blood circulation to the scalp, thus encouraging hair growth… When using foodstuffs on your hair and skin, always do a...
by Dr. Marli Botha Well, we all know the popular saying that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Apples are rich in vitamins and minerals, they are known to boost immunity, detoxify your liver, help with weight loss, aid digestion, assist with the detoxification process of the body and increase blood circulation. Nonetheless, there...
by Dr. Marli Botha Apples are among the world’s most popular fruits. They grow on the apple tree (Malus domestica), originally from Central Asia. Apples are high in fibre, vitamin C, and various antioxidants. They are also very filling, considering their low-calorie count. Studies show that eating apples can have multiple benefits for your health. Usually...
