Taste Buds

My daughter has more taste buds for bitter foods than the average person, something she didn't have when she was younger, so I was wondering if it could be Lyme related in any way. It has a name that I can't remember. Anyone else have this problem? I'm guessing not.

Anything with bitterness bothers her. Her dad and I can't taste it, but she can, no matter what it's in. She researched it and found there's a name for it and that some people just have more tastebuds for it than normal, but there are many ailments Lyme imitates, so I thought I'd see if anyone else had it. I'd like her to drink some green smoothies, but greens are too bitter. She will have them in soups, but not raw. I'll have to have her try some kale after it goes through a couple of frosts. Once in a while she'll have unsweetened dark chocolate when her body is craving magnesium and it doesn't bother her, but that's the only bitter food she'll eat. She has some very strong aversions to some foods that I think is Lyme related. Coconut is one and I wish she could use the oil since it would be beneficial. She's good about listening to her body and giving in to cravings that are good for her, give or take a few. :)

Thanks! I bookmarked the site for future reference. It looks like an interesting site. I started reading my new Lyme book and in the "Clinical Expressions of Lyme Disease" section they mentioned "foods taste abnormally sour or bitter". So maybe in part Lyme is contributing. She is low on zinc. She has a strong aversion to coconut too, unfortunately. Just the smell makes her feel sick. I think there is a chance she'll overcome both of those in time...at least I hope so.

Eating super clean is good! :)