Be Happy! You have taste buds...

I was reading an article recently about a woman who had trouble tasting food. Without getting into the obvious survival reasons for humans developing an advanced sense of taste, I started thinking about how different life would be without it. You'd never crave that favorite neighborhood pizza and the salivary anticipation it creates. Chicken wings! Mmmmm.... I bet some of you are drooling already. How about one of mom's favorites? I often crave the delicious flavor of my mother's homemade chicken noodle soup. When we were children, my brother and I used to eat lightly when mom would bake a bird, just because we knew she'd turn it into soup the next day. Your taste buds are designed to help keep you safe from eating foods that are poisonous or rotten, but think of how much joy they give to your existence. You'd never know the excitement of a dinner reservation at your favorite restaurant without them. I am grateful for the gift of taste.... judging by my midsection I often abuse the pleasure! :) Have a fantastic day and really think about how wonderful it is to bite into, and taste, your next meal.