Why you should eat bitter foods regularly


By AGENCY
Despite their taste, bitter foods like grapefruit can have many health benefits, including helping digestion. — dpa

What do chicory, grapefruit and Brussels sprouts have in common?

They contain substances that the bitter taste receptors on the tongue detect.

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