Lick Fat For Good

The key to dropping stubborn pounds may be right on the tip of your tongue. New research shows that our taste buds can distinguish not only how salty, sweet, savory, bitter, or sour food is but also how fatty it is and the ability may influence how much we weigh.

Studies shows that people whose tongues were more sensitive to fat had lower BMIs and consumed less fat in their diets than those with not-as-sensitive tongues. If you consume a high fat diet, your sensitivity may decrease over time, " so people who eat a lot of fat need more of it to feel satisfied". Future research could possibly lead to the development of foods that satiate our taste for fat while packing less of it.