When I was younger I used to order everything special with no lettuce, pickles, or mustard; things like that. Now that I'm older either one of two things has happened. #1 I have simply stopped caring about whats on it, and just don't notice the taste anymore. Or #2 where I have acquired a taste for such things, where my sandwhiches taste better with lettuce, pickles, and mustard. Which is it? Or is there more options?
2006-10-23 07:56:00 · 9 answers · asked by Seffy D 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
I don't know if you lose or gain taste....I think tastes just change!
2006-10-23 07:58:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me, both. There are some things I don't eat anymore that I used to love, but that's outweighed by all the wonderful new foods I've found by far.
And you're right, some things are an acquired taste. The first time I had cilantro, I hated it. But the next time (to give it a second chance) I LOVED it. It's all very subjective. A palate can wane and grow at the same time.
2006-10-23 08:03:34 · answer #2 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible that both are true. taste buds DO change over the course of your lifetime, so it's very likely that you've just acquired a taste for it. Either way, it tastes great now, so no harm done. :)
As for the whole weight thing.. it is more common for people to gain weight as they age. Our metabolism slows as we get older, so if you're still eating the same types, and amounts of food.. you're naturally going to gain a few pounds.
Mother nature - don't you love her?
ha.
2006-10-23 08:03:58 · answer #3 · answered by [we're all mad here] 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's that you have stopped caring about what's on your food. It really has to do with your tastebuds as you age.
The number of taste buds decreases beginning at about age 40 to 50 in women and at 50 to 60 in men. Each remaining taste bud also begins to atrophy (lose mass). The sensitivity to the four taste sensations does not seem to decrease until after age 60, if at all. If taste sensation is lost, usually salty and sweet tastes are lost first, with bitter and sour tastes lasting slightly longer.
Additionally, your mouth produces less saliva as you age.
2006-10-23 08:00:30 · answer #4 · answered by Heather 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lose taste buds over the years...especially when you smoke.
I can no longer eat pickles, mustard or tangy things.....the taste are more intense than they use to be....I think Ive lost some of my "sweet taste buds" LOL
2006-10-23 07:59:58 · answer #5 · answered by Diamond in the Rough 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe taste grows with age. I am 15 and I only like the blandest of food and it's not really that I haven't ate much but the fact that I just don't like any of it. So I believe as I age I will enjoy more distinctive and diffrent tasting food.
2006-10-23 07:58:43 · answer #6 · answered by Name one way your not Hitler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya that's a tricky one. I used to hate stuff like onions and peppers but recently I have started to love them. I am 26....also if you are a smoker you will probably lose taste w/ age.
2006-10-23 07:59:19 · answer #7 · answered by KatieJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lose it. Lose it. Lose it. Darn it. Darn it. Darn it. Or at the very least it alters. I know if you take medications that can make a diff. I hate it!
2006-10-23 08:00:41 · answer #8 · answered by AKA FrogButt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gain..
2006-10-23 07:57:58 · answer #9 · answered by snoogans 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋