My fondest memories of the seasons involve food. What could be better than a thick slice of a vine-ripe tomato, sprinkled with fresh basil and drizzled with olive oil? Or a crunchy apple fresh from the orchard? Eating is so enjoyable when we get in touch with the flavor of food.
Here’s an easy way to savor the flavor-taste every bite. Each type of food has its own unique flavor. For example, foods made with whole grain such as Whole Grain Total cereal have a nut-like, rich taste not found in refined grains. “You can ease your taste buds into the flavor of whole grain by gradually trying new foods. Set a goal of trying one new food made with whole grain a week. Then start substituting foods on a daily basis-instead of your regular choice, experiment with a whole-grain food choice. Soon whole-grain foods will be a regular part of your diet,” suggests Joanne Slavin, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Minnesota and expert on whole grain.
Keep in mind that foods should please all the senses. “Taste, appearance and texture affect a food’s appeal, as well as its nutrition,” says Dr. Robert Henkin, M.D., founder of the Taste and...