Healthy effect of bitter substances

The taste takes some getting used to. But once you have got used to it, you will be rewarded: with the positive effect on the immune system, the cardiovascular system, the digestive tract and the urinary tract. The bitter substances also keep you young because they stimulate blood flow to the organs and improve their function. They also ensure that the blood vessels remain flexible, which protects against high blood pressure.

Bitter substances as a weight loss aid

Those who regularly incorporate bitter substances into their diet sensitize their taste buds. As a result, industrial convenience food suddenly no longer tastes good and instead you reach for fruit, vegetables and wholegrain products, which are healthier, keep you full for longer and, in the best case scenario, also lead to weight loss.

Foods with lots of bitter substances

Foods that contain bitter substances include:

• Leafy vegetables such as rocket, chicory, endive, radicchio, spinach, cabbage
• Spices and herbs such as sage, rosemary, dandelion, camomile, parsley, ginger, fennel, cinnamon, cardamom
• Millet, broccoli, grapefruit, olives, artichokes

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