Episode 135: Keeping Real Food Flavorful: Bitter, Salty, Sour, Sweet, Spicy and Umami

Naturally Nourished

Do you lack confidence in the kitchen or find yourself getting into a rut when trying to keep real food flavorful? Curious about the science and evolutionary mechanisms behind taste? Want to know the ins and outs of balancing flavor and what to do to “rescue” a dish that is too spicy, salty or sweet? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down the nerdy science and history behind taste perception and how balancing bitter, salty, sour and sweet can create a beautiful harmony in your dishes.

In this episode, Ali and Becki recap the magical Food As Medicine at the Farm event as well as this year’s PaleoFX conference in Austin. Learn about emerging trends in the paleo-sphere, how Ali championed real food keto at this year’s conference and hear about our favorite brands represented at the event and on the expo floor. Go deep into the nitty-gritty science of taste and learn how you can use real food ingredients to balance the flavor of literally any dish from salads to stir-fry to marinades and beyond. Hear Ali and Becki workshop simple recipes and get tips for optimizing flavor and nutrient density using bitter, salty, sweet, sour, spicy and umami as your guides!

Also In This Episode:

• Food-As-Medicine at the Farm Favorite Real Food Brands
  • Redmond Real Salt
  • Bonafide Provisions (use code ALIMILLERRD for 20% off!)
  • Further Food
  • Dry Farms Wine
• PaleoFX Recap
  • Episode 124: Being a Taste Adventurer and Expanding Your Child's Palate
  • Episode 88: Nourishing Your Toddler
  • Episode 120: Biohacking Your Biology
• Resources on Balancing Flavor
  • Episode 103: Balancing Flavor with Real Food
  • Optimal Eating Virtual Class
• The Science of Taste
  • Episode 118: Real Food Keto and Natural Sweeteners
  • Episode 89: Why I Hate Non-Caloric Sweeteners
• Workshopping Recipes for Balanced Flavor
  • The Best Balsamic Dressing
  • Slow Cooker Carnitas
  • Preorder The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook!
• Amazon Store--Find all our favorite Pantry Staples discussed in this episode in one place!

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