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The Foodie's Guide to Getting Older

When you get older a lot of things change -- where you live, what you do and of course what you eat. It's natural that as a foodie you might worry that old age means the end of good eating, but as Slate reports, that isn't necessarily the case. Here's what you can actually expect: The Bad News You will eat less. As your energy needs decrease, your appetite usually goes with them. The delicious aromas of baking bread, frying bacon and even stinky cheeses may not hold the allure they once did. Most older people go through a major deterioration in their sense of smell, which is a key part of flavor. Say goodbye to salt. With more than...

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3 Comments | Posted by Caitlin Kenney, September 16, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Tagged: Betty Fussel, Jacques Pepin, senior citizens