Depressed taste and smell in geriatric patients

Article Abstract:

Many aged patients will have diminished taste and smell. Most of the loss of taste is a result of a loss of smell. Aging causes a loss of salt and bitter taste but not sweet or sour. They should be encouraged to use seasonings rather than salt and sugar. Patients who smoke should be urged to quit since smoking makes food taste flat. Tongue brushing can enhance taste. Elderly patients should make sure they have an adequate diet.

Health aspects, Aging

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Tropical taste

Article Abstract:

Mangoes taste like a combination of cantaloupes, papayas and peaches. Shoppers should purchase mangoes that are plump, smooth and slightly firm, with a flowery scent and some red or yellow color. Several recipes are presented, including recipes for mango salsa and mango sorbet.

Purchasing, Cooking, Cookery (Mangos), Mangoes, Mango

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Don't blame your taste buds

Article Abstract:

Loss of smell is usually the problem when food does not taste the same. Smell disorders can be caused by nasal diseases, viral infections, head trauma and aging.

Care and treatment

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