The Power of Taste: The Link Between Flavor and Nutrition | EP 112

About this episode

This episode explores the connection between flavor and nutrition with Sherry Hess, highlighting the impact of taste on health and digestion.

Did you know that the flavors you crave could be guiding your body toward better nutrition? In this episode of the NTI PodTalk, Dianne talks with Sherry Hess, founder of Flavor Remedy, to explore the link between flavor and nutrition and the powerful role taste plays in digestion and overall health.Sherry explains how our taste buds are more than just sensors for pleasure—they’re deeply connected to our biology, influencing digestion, metabolism, and even nervous system regulation. Yet, in today’s food system, flavor is often manipulated. The food industry has learned to strip out bitterness and pump up sweetness, creating hyper-palatable products that keep us hooked while offering little nutritional value. Even in the wellness space, there’s a tendency to mask the very flavors that signal nutrient density. About Sherry: Sherry is a culinary expert and regenerative food advocate with experience in spice manufacturing, restaurant management, and as Executive Chef/Product Developer for Oncobitez. Her talks, including TEDx, inspire self-empowerment through our innate ability to detect nutrition via taste. Currently pursuing a Nutrition Therapy Master Certificate, she connects taste…

People in this episode

Host: Dianne

Guest: Sherry Hess

Topics covered

• flavor and nutrition
• taste and digestion
• food industry manipulation
• nutrient density
• culinary expertise
• regenerative food advocacy

Keywords

• taste
• nutrition
• digestion
• metabolism
• food industry
• flavor manipulation
• culinary expert
• nutrient density
• regenerative food

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Flavor Remedy, Nutrition Therapy Institute, Oncobitez

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