{"id":90234,"date":"2019-01-17T04:22:40","date_gmt":"2019-01-17T11:22:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=90234"},"modified":"2022-10-27T05:30:59","modified_gmt":"2022-10-27T12:30:59","slug":"the-bitter-truth-bitter-foods-boost-overall-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/general-topics\/the-bitter-truth-bitter-foods-boost-overall-health\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bitter Truth: Bitter Foods Boost Overall Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you crave something, it is typically a food that is starchy, sweet, high in fat, or salty. These foods can come in the form of chocolates, cheese, fries, or chips, and almost everyone has gotten up late at night<\/a> to munch on at least one of those foods. It is quite rare, however, for people to develop a craving for bitter foods, which have health benefits and complex flavors that are often overlooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bitter foods have steadily been removed from the human diet over the past 100 years. This removal has been the result of replacing lots of plant-based foods with excess meats and processed foods. By focusing on meats, processed foods, refined sugars, and other foods that were not typically in the human diet, people have developed cholesterol problems, food addictions<\/a>, hormonal issues, and overall sluggishness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are Bitter Foods?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bitter foods activate our bitter taste receptors. Foods like raw cacao, leafy greens, and bitter melon have been associated with an array of health benefits. Historically, bitter foods were brewed into tonics and consumed to help improve digestion<\/a>, decrease water retention or bloating, and support regular bowel movements<\/a>. Traditional Chinese Medicine used bitter herbs and roots to reduce the build up of bodily fluids and promote intestinal and heart health. Recent studies have indicated that bitter foods can optimize nutrient absorption<\/a> and support the gut microbiome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great Bitter Foods To Eat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n