Medical News Today discusses why some people have a strong dislike of coriander and why they experience the “amazing discomfort” of orange juice after brushing their teeth.
Have you ever met someone who complains about the taste of coriander like soap? Did you think it was an exaggeration? Or how many times have you been to drink orange juice and found it to be horrifying because you just brushed your teeth?
Intrigued by these unique experiences, Today’s medical news I asked nutritionists and nutritionists to shed light on the science behind the senses.
We spoke with Dr. Jerry Bailey, a Certified Dietitian and Acupuncturist at Lakeside Holistic Health and a Physician in Chiropractic and Functional Medicine, and Stephanie Klein, a Registered Dietitian, Authorized Dietitian at Simplex Health, and Clinical Director of Diabetes Prevention and Reversal.
Also known as coriander or Chinese parsley, Cilantro is a leafy vegetable and herb that is highly disruptive. Seeds are introduced in the range of Indian and Mexican cuisine, but for many who love this herb, as many people dislike it.
Hatred seems to be due to the chemicals in coriander and mutations in the olfactory receptor genes that some people have. These individuals say that coriander smells pungent and leaves a fairly soapy taste in the mouth. This is different from the strong citrus notes that others taste.
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He said that some people are very sensitive to a group of chemicals called aldehydes, especially
Dr. Bailey explained that another cause of the taste of soap could be the aroma and flavor compound S-linalool, which is the main component of this herbal oil.
“More than 60% of scented cleaners and hygiene products contain S-linalool. Pest experts use it to prepare pesticides, and mosquito repellent products also use linalool.” He said.
Today, some genetic testing sites offer people the option to see if they have a genetic predisposition to dislike coriander.
For green tea
But everyone can or shouldn’t drink it.For example, some people may notice
One of the most common problems is nausea, especially when drinking tea before breakfast.
Dr. Bailey explained that the tannins in green tea can cause stomach irritation, which can explain discomfort.
“If green tea is brewed too strongly or consumed on an empty stomach, these tannins will increase dramatically, resulting in an increase in acid production in the stomach. This excess acid increase Can cause gastrointestinal problems such as constipation, acid reflux, and nausea. “
– Dr. Jerry Bailey
To avoid this, brew or steep the green tea in less hot water. 160-180ºF is the best.
“By not drinking green tea on an empty stomach, you can easily avoid these side effects. Instead, drink green tea during or after each meal,” continued Dr. Bailey.
He warned that due to this increased acid production, people with acid reflux disease, gastric ulcer, or other digestive problems should avoid green tea. “As always, if you’re worried, talk to a qualified functional health care provider who understands your health before adding green tea to your diet,” he added.
This strange but common phenomenon is a blurry, whitish, or grainy feeling in the mouth after eating raw or cooked spinach. When combined with yogurt, the effect may be even stronger.
Dr. Bailey is uncomfortable in itself, but this is the harmless effect of eating vegetables that are “stuffed with oxalic acid.”
“When you chew spinach, oxalic acid binds to the calcium in the spinach and other foods in your mouth. The reaction between these two chemicals forms calcium oxalate,” he explained.
These small crystals then float in the mouth, causing a rough, sticky texture on the teeth.
“Calcium oxalate is a small crystal that does not dissolve well in water, so many people feel the grainy texture of this particle. [their] mouth. “
– Stephanie Klein
Klein said MNT This sensation is common after eating spinach, as vegetables contain very high levels of natural compounds called oxalic acid or oxalate.
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However, getting rid of calcium oxalate is easy. Dr. Bailey recommends boiling or steaming spinach or squeezing lemon juice onto fresh leaves. In the latter example, ascorbic acid or vitamin C in the juice helps dissolve oxalic acid.
Drinking orange juice after brushing your teeth leaves a nightmare bitter taste. This can be explained by the common ingredient sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), which has become famous for peeling natural oils.
“”[SLS] It is known as a surfactant, or soap. In addition to toothpaste, it is found in a variety of household items such as bubble baths, lip balms and shaving creams. SLS creates bubbles when brushing, “Dr. Bailey explained.
Toothpaste SLS spoils the taste of orange juice in two ways, he continued.
“One is that it suppresses the” sweet “receptors of the taste buds, which temporarily prevents them from tasting the sweet taste. Second, because it is soap, it breaks down phospholipids, drugs that block the “bitter” receptors on the tongue. “
“This is why you only taste the bitterness of orange juice and citric acid. [not] Any sweetness, “added Klein.
To avoid this, Klein recommended using toothpaste without SLS or drinking a lot of juice before brushing your teeth.
SLS too
You may have noticed a whitish ring on the inside of your lips or an overall bloating of your lips, especially after eating salty foods. This can occur hours after eating salted sunflower seeds, for example snacks that are common in the Middle East.
Many swellings with other local or systemic reactions may indicate something more serious, such as an allergy, but a little swelling is not afraid.
“If you eat a lot of salt the night before, it’s common for your lips to swell when you wake up,” said Dr. Bailey. MNT.
“Increased salt consumption from foods such as salty popcorn, sunflower seeds, chips, or other high-salt processed foods can cause the body to retain water and cause eyelid and lip swelling. This makes it appear puffy in the morning, swelling, and is often referred to as the “allergic face.” “
– Dr. Jerry Bailey
To eliminate or mitigate the effects, Dr. Bailey suggested that people avoid eating salty foods late in the evening. He also recommended making vegetable chips with unsalted popcorn and food dehydrators.
Klein warned that a handful of popcorn and sunflower seeds should not cause swelling of the lips, but this can happen if a person ingests excessive amounts of salt.
“Excessive salt intake can cause fluid retention and cause unwanted swelling in parts of the body. The body needs a happy balance of sodium and water in our blood, therefore. If there are too many on one side, the other will be out of balance, “explained Klein.
“Eating a variety of natural foods usually provides you with the right balance of all the essential minerals you need, helping you maintain a healthy balance in your body,” she says.
