July 24, 2011

Sweet vs. Savory

I have always had a sweet tooth.
There is evidence that sugar is addictive and I absolutely believe it. I have had many favorites over the years; I still love a sherbet after dinner. Licorice (red and black) have always been a favorite too.

But my tastes are changing as I grow older. I can only stand so much sugar and then I am done. It becomes too sweet and almost sickening to me now if I have too much sugar.

Instead I am growing more fond of savory/spicy foods. I think this has changed now that I have been more exposed to foods from different countries. Indian food with it's curry and all of it's other spices has become a favorite cuisine for me.

I think that this could be from trying to eat better and healthier. Once you slow down and savor your food and not eat too fast your body gets used to it. Fast food really is not good for you in more ways then one.

Has any one's tastes changed like mine?

Which do y'all prefer, sweet or savory?

3 comments:

Ur-spo said...

you are spot-on on this one
I used to love sweets; now I nearly can't eat them.
As my love for sweet dwindles it is replaced by hot/spicy and umami. Give me soy sauce and peppers, not sugar!

anne marie in philly said...

I am still a sweets person. that's one reason why I am fat.

so I am trying to change the sweets (like cake and candy) to something else, like fruits.

Erik Rubright said...

I'm all about the sweets. Over-refined processed sugars are the best! Twizzlers, Good & Plentys, cakes, pies, spoonfuls of sugar.

I'm hungry now.