Many of us have been taught that the human tongue may be divided into various sections when mapped according to areas of taste receptors. The tip of the tongue is the section for tasting sweet, the sides for sour and salty, and the back for bitter. Some studies however suggest that this mapping may be wrong because there is at the least a fifth basic taste.
In a health news archive from The New York Times, it was reported that besides the four basic tastes of sweet, sour, salty and bitter, there is a fifth flavor—savory. Savory can be detected in miso, soy sauce and other Asian foods, particularly those that contain monosodium glutamate. Scientists suspect there are receptors for other flavors as well and that receptors for basic tastes are not localized according to sections but spread throughout the tongue. What this means essentially is that receptors for different tastes are not confined to certain parts of the tongue. According to OneLook Dictionary, 'savory' means something “pleasing to the sense of taste” or “morally respectable or inoffensive,” and ‘savor’ refers to “flavor, taste of something” or as “derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in.” Cambridge Dictionary defines ‘savor’ as “to enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to enjoy it as much as possible.”
We know what it is like to taste and savor the food of our delight, and we know what it is to desire food that whets our appetite. Not everyone however gets to experience such luxury, especially the ones who are in want or poverty. Depending on our ability and circumstances, each of us can derive satisfaction and pleasure from tasting different flavors. Some of us however may get to taste or experience less of the sweet and more of the sour, salty or bitter. More often than not, many of us experience multiple ‘flavors’ of different situations at the same time, and these are seldom confined only to an area in our lives. We may taste and enjoy an aspect of our lives, yet be struggling or suffering in other areas at the same time. Like the different flavors we taste using our tongues, our lives often face differing experiences at different time.
Whether we are presently experiencing the sweetness of a good life or facing the bitterness, sourness and saltiness amidst a multitude of difficulties, however, let us stand firm, remain calm and take things in stride. Like the way we savor and taste good food, let us also savor and taste the good times we have slowly, to enjoy it as much as possible by dwelling our minds on things joyful and happy. Beyond that, let us also derive and receive pleasure in the things we do, for this is good, respectable and inoffensive, pleasing to the sense of taste and comfort for our soul. Remember the good times, how blessed we have been, and look forward to something better for the future. Even if we are low on cash, at least look for satisfaction within lesser stress. Don't forget, after the rain comes the rainbow and after the struggles come great promises.
Let's not give up, but trust to see better times even while amid the worst of situations. Draw pleasure in the things we do and especially the things we like to do. Map out the path to see what can help bridge the gap to the dreams we dreamed and work towards it with the help of God.
In a health news archive from The New York Times, it was reported that besides the four basic tastes of sweet, sour, salty and bitter, there is a fifth flavor—savory. Savory can be detected in miso, soy sauce and other Asian foods, particularly those that contain monosodium glutamate. Scientists suspect there are receptors for other flavors as well and that receptors for basic tastes are not localized according to sections but spread throughout the tongue. What this means essentially is that receptors for different tastes are not confined to certain parts of the tongue. According to OneLook Dictionary, 'savory' means something “pleasing to the sense of taste” or “morally respectable or inoffensive,” and ‘savor’ refers to “flavor, taste of something” or as “derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in.” Cambridge Dictionary defines ‘savor’ as “to enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to enjoy it as much as possible.”
We know what it is like to taste and savor the food of our delight, and we know what it is to desire food that whets our appetite. Not everyone however gets to experience such luxury, especially the ones who are in want or poverty. Depending on our ability and circumstances, each of us can derive satisfaction and pleasure from tasting different flavors. Some of us however may get to taste or experience less of the sweet and more of the sour, salty or bitter. More often than not, many of us experience multiple ‘flavors’ of different situations at the same time, and these are seldom confined only to an area in our lives. We may taste and enjoy an aspect of our lives, yet be struggling or suffering in other areas at the same time. Like the different flavors we taste using our tongues, our lives often face differing experiences at different time.
Whether we are presently experiencing the sweetness of a good life or facing the bitterness, sourness and saltiness amidst a multitude of difficulties, however, let us stand firm, remain calm and take things in stride. Like the way we savor and taste good food, let us also savor and taste the good times we have slowly, to enjoy it as much as possible by dwelling our minds on things joyful and happy. Beyond that, let us also derive and receive pleasure in the things we do, for this is good, respectable and inoffensive, pleasing to the sense of taste and comfort for our soul. Remember the good times, how blessed we have been, and look forward to something better for the future. Even if we are low on cash, at least look for satisfaction within lesser stress. Don't forget, after the rain comes the rainbow and after the struggles come great promises.
Let's not give up, but trust to see better times even while amid the worst of situations. Draw pleasure in the things we do and especially the things we like to do. Map out the path to see what can help bridge the gap to the dreams we dreamed and work towards it with the help of God.
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