What makes food delicious? Is it the food's flavor? The seasoning used while cooking it? Does it have to be calorically dense or heavy on the butter and oil to really taste good?

We discuss what actually makes food taste delicious in this episode.

We also discuss why we think most people's palates in America and beyond have been hijacked by over processed, high-calorie foods. We talk about how we like to sample our food, as well as how we like to season our food.

It's important to remember that just because food is high in calories, it doesn't necessarily mean that it's delicious. Healthy food is delicious, too. Foods rich in natural flavors and spices can be quite tasty and delicious. If we want to make an overhaul to our eating and really start making healthier decisions, we've got to address our beliefs about food and what we perceive to be food that tastes good.

We also give some examples as to how we can cleanse our palate and create a big re-set on our taste buds.

Junk food is not synonymous with delicious food, and we talk about why in this episode.

Time Stamps:

0:46 - A disclaimer

2:06 - Restaurant choices

3:06 - What we usually think of as "delicious"

6:03 - How we make food delicious now and what it means

7:44 - What dinner looks like for us most nights

8:40 - Redefining "delicious"

13:46 - Shifting the "delicious" paradigm

16:45 - You have to enjoy your food

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- Guidance & Accountability

- Food Knowledge & Awareness

- Food Tracking Strategies

- Strategies For Eating

- Recipes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Snacks

- Fitness Plans & Workout Routines

- Resources & Helpful Links

- Support

- Mindset Training & Healthy Habit Training

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More about the hosts of The Better Self Project:

Pamela has been serving people her entire life. She brings joy, comfort, and support to everyone she comes into contact with. Along with doing hair for the last decade plus, she has also developed a love for nutrition and fitness. She is certified in nutrition through the ISSA. She looks forward to continuing to help guide her clients, help them stay accountable, and move them towards their goals while also changing the narrative surrounding food and health. She wants to change the mindsets of the ones she works with.

Kyle has been a certified personal trainer for eight years now.  He has worked in a corporate fitness setting as well as commercial gym, and is now training clients in his own personal training studio space. He also offers online training and coaching.  He is certified through the ISSA. Kyle is also a certified life coach. He is devoted to helping people transform their bodies and minds.