The Bitter Truth
b'It\\u2019s one of the five basic tastes, along with salty, sweet, sour, and umami. It\\u2019s also the least popular and the most mysterious. \\u201cThat tastes bitter\\u201d is not usually a compliment, and yet scientists are increasingly concerned that by banishing bitter from our diets, we\\u2019re affecting our health in ways we don\\u2019t fully understand. In this episode, we get to know bitter a little better, finding good reasons and new ways to appreciate its complex charms.\\n\\n\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'