Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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Heya cavepeople,

I noticed something this morning. The breakfast I was eating, I wouldn't have eaten pre-paleo. I had a big hunk of grass-fed beef with some pesto, sauerkraut, and kale. Kraut and kale are both fairly new to my diet, especially breakfast. But then I also added a touch of black currant preserves, low in sugar. It added just a touch of sweetness, and really rounded out some of the flavors. My father puts jam on meat, and I used to find it disgusting. So apparently my tastes have changed.

Is this typical? Has anyone else noticed a change in their tastebuds? Bonus if someone knows the science behind it.

flag	asked Jan 30 2012 at 17:30 Caleb the Hobbit 4,506●5●24

JakeA · Answer 1 · 2012-01-30 18:06:00Z UTC

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I like eating raw broccoli. Pre-paleo me probably would have barfed at that statement.

answered Jan 30 2012 at 18:06

JakeA
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Exactly! Who knew what would happen if we stopped drugging and paralyzing our taste buds? – Nance Jan 30 2012 at 18:12

Nance · Answer 2 · 2012-01-30 17:57:08Z UTC

This is a recurring theme; check out this question and this one.

I always claimed to have sensitive taste buds and now I've found out just how sensitive they really are. I can taste and enjoy different strains of leaf lettuce, and the differences between pink and red grapefruit, etc. It seems the more "whole" I leave my foods the more I can distinguish between flavors. It makes this lifestyle even more enjoyable for me.

Anthony D'Amato · Answer 3 · 2012-01-30 17:53:22Z UTC

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I was never a savory fan. When I was overweight and living on the SAD, it was ALL about what kind of sweet crap I could throw on top of whatever I was eating (sweet potato fries? i'm-a dip those in syrup, please!). Now, it's pretty much the complete opposite. I like my occasional sweet treat, but that's just it... it's just a treat (and very low in sugar). I used to despise the taste of coconut, as well. Now, it's coconut oil, butter, flour... I mean, I'll bathe in it, why not?

I absolutely crave savory meats, eggs, etc... even with just a simple S&P seasoning. I herald this as an amazing lifestyle change.

answered Jan 30 2012 at 17:53

Anthony D'Amato
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	+1 for dipping things in syrup. I still dip sweet potato fries and such things in mayonnaise, though. – Caleb the Hobbit Jan 30 2012 at 17:56
	Now that I'm thinking about this (with syrup in mind), I remember preferring bowls of sugar-infested cereals to a good, pancake breakfast. Insanity. I used to mix ketchup and mayonnaise to dip fries in, too, back in the big boy days. This is kind of fun to think about, especially knowing I have the control to not house a bowl of cereal right now. – Anthony D'Amato Jan 30 2012 at 18:03
	I'm the same. I can't handle sweet as much anymore. A coworker brought in (milk) chocolate covered nuts and not only did it make me squirm how sickly sweet it was, but the sugar of it tastes grainy and gnarly. I won't be doing that again. – TC Jan 31 2012 at 3:41

Stephanie · Answer 4 · 2012-01-30 17:48:55Z UTC

I don't know the science, but I agree that my taste has changed since going Paleo. My husband is crazy about beets, and I tried them after we were first married (about 7 years ago) and thought they were horrible and tasted like dirt. I tried them a few weeks ago and thought they were FANTASTIC! I didn't used to like spinach either and could only gag it down with about a 1/2 gallon of ranch dressing on it. Now I can eat it plain, right out of the bag with no additives. It's amazing :)

How has your palate changed since going paleo?

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