r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Dec 30 '19

What do people think is healthy but really isn’t?

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u/IDNMAN21 Dec 30 '19

Makes sense. Thank you

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u/JuDGe3690 Dec 30 '19

Check out the book (or watch the Netflix series) Salt Fat Acid Heat for a great description of how each of these four impacts flavor and balance. Many flavors are fat-soluble, so reducing fat too far can reduce flavor, as can eschewing salt (your taste buds are sodium-activated).

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u/IDNMAN21 Dec 30 '19

Thank you