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[GeekyDad]

Typically, when I'm done eating for the day (or that's my intent), I like to save the "best" for last. But...the best stuff usually triggers my appetite, and I'll wanna go beyond that point of being full. Not good. This morning I sat down with a quarter cup of roasted, salted pepitas and a serving of yogurt. I started with a bit of yogurt, and thought to myself, this is satisfying, but it's also kinda cleaning away those flavors that make me wanna eat more (like pepitas, currys, etc.). So, I went ahead and did the pepitas first, and then the yogurt. I feel full and ready to brush my teeth. The thought had come to mind before, but I never gave it much attention.

You guys ever tinker around that? And if so, what foods have you had success with as palate cleansers?

 

[niilokin]

I chew xylitol mint gum after meals

I have no idea what a palate cleanser is

 

[Jennings]

Sure, an apple.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

Sure, an apple.

Yeah, this most often. Otherwise, just a glass of water and/or tea.

 

[CGNoire]

Cold Water after every meal. Cant stand food or sticky soda residue need a constant ph balance of 7 when not eating or drinking.

 

[Sub_Level]

I just eat pizza, burgers, pasta, hot dogs, and chicken. There’s no cleansing of any kind going on lol unless you mean brushing my teeth an hour after eating.

 

[GeekyDad]

Yeah, this most often. Otherwise, just a glass of water and/or tea.

Cold Water after every meal. Cant stand food or sticky soda residue need a constant ph balance of 7 when not eating or drinking.

I try to refrain, though, from drinking anything for about 20 minutes before or after eating. I've done that for years. I think my food digests better without liquids.

 

[Trilobit]

Something a bit sweet after dinner. A fruit is enough. The worst is when you have both a bag of chips and candy. You eat some chips until you've gotten enough of the salt. But then you take a piece of candy and it resets the salt levels and so it goes on until they're both empty.

 

[West Texas CEO]

Some earl grey tea.

 

[GeekyDad]

Some earl grey tea.

Does that have caffeine? I don't remember.

 

[IDKFA]

Some earl grey tea

Ah, clearly a man of great taste and culture.

A cup of earl grey is the beverage of kings.

 

[West Texas CEO]

Does that have caffeine? I don't remember.

Yeah:

Earl Grey tea is rich in caffeine but doesn't have as much caffeine as other caffeinated drinks, like coffee or energy drinks.

 

[Trilobit]

Yeah:

Hmm, interesting. Coffee makes me jittery, while a small can of Red Bull only makes me a bit anxious. But I'm trying to stop drinking it, as I don't like the high sugar intake, so I think I'll try out some Earl Grey next week. I tried Yerba Mate, but it also made me jittery(but not as much as coffee).

Also I found this image when I searched for that tea:

 

[Faust]

Hmm, interesting. Coffee makes me jittery, while a small can of Red Bull only makes me a bit anxious. But I'm trying to stop drinking it, as I don't like the high sugar intake, so I think I'll try out some Earl Grey next week. I tried Yerba Mate, but it also made me jittery(but not as much as coffee).

Also I found this image when I searched for that tea:

Earl Greyer is my favorite. But also look into “Blue of London”.

 

[GeekyDad]

Earl Greyer is my favorite. But also look into “Blue of London”.

Any preferred brands of either that tea or white tea?

 

[diunxx]

Yes, I eat ass after every meal.

 

[Lord Panda]

Any preferred brands of either that tea or white tea?

You could also try Roobois, which is my 'tea' of choice.

5 Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea (Plus Side Effects)

Rooibos tea is gaining popularity around the world. It is also called red tea. This article explains everything about rooibos tea and its health effects.

www.healthline.com

 

[12Goblins]

I finish every meal with an espresso

 

[Faust]

Any preferred brands of either that tea or white tea?

I tend to get my stuff from https://us.palaisdesthes.com/en_us/

 

[SpiceRacz]

My palate cleanser:

 

[cash_longfellow]

Typically, when I'm done eating for the day (or that's my intent), I like to save the "best" for last. But...the best stuff usually triggers my appetite, and I'll wanna go beyond that point of being full. Not good. This morning I sat down with a quarter cup of roasted, salted pepitas and a serving of yogurt. I started with a bit of yogurt, and thought to myself, this is satisfying, but it's also kinda cleaning away those flavors that make me wanna eat more (like pepitas, currys, etc.). So, I went ahead and did the pepitas first, and then the yogurt. I feel full and ready to brush my teeth. The thought had come to mind before, but I never gave it much attention.

You guys ever tinker around that? And if so, what foods have you had success with as palate cleansers?

Nice post….but you worry too much

 

[GeekyDad]

I tend to get my stuff from https://us.palaisdesthes.com/en_us/

Holy crap, though, at their prices. The Fujian tea starts at $36 for 1.75 oz. bag. I don't even think that's from Fuding. It looks like those larger leaves.

Think I'll stick with the po'folk stuff from Amazon.

 

[GeekyDad]

Nice post….but you worry too much

Thank you. But no, I'm not worried. Just trying my best to maintain a healthy weight and diet while I'm on medical leave.

 

[Big Baller]

 

[MastAndo]

For some reason, I read this in Patrick Bateman's voice from American Psycho.

 

[GeekyDad]

For some reason, I read this in Patrick Bateman's voice from American Psycho.

 

[Fuz]

No, I have good food.

 

[Days like these...]

Wtf? I brush my teeth go touch some grass.

 

[Lasha]

Holy crap, though, at their prices. The Fujian tea starts at $36 for 1.75 oz. bag. I don't even think that's from Fuding. It looks like those larger leaves.

Think I'll stick with the po'folk stuff from Amazon.

some of those exotic teas get expensive. I used to get $1000+ tea disks as gifts from work. Teas like that have wonderful flavors. They are troublesome to prepare and store.

 

[West Texas CEO]

Wtf? I brush my teeth go touch some grass.

what's with all this attitude, dude?

 

[AlteredForms]

I always have water after eating cheese or having something like a milkshake for example. I don't think that counts as a palate cleaner though does it?

 

[Doom85]

Unless one counts drinking a little milk after finishing some spicy food for obvious reasons, then:

 

[DeceptiveAlarm]

I never really thought about it tbh. The older I get though I have to take a healthy dump minutes after I eat.

 

[GeekyDad]

I never really thought about it tbh. The older I get though I have to take a healthy dump minutes after I eat.

Dumps can be great, but again -- to be specific -- basically something that puts the taste-bud fires out. I tend to want more whenever I eat something delicious. So, curious what other folks might be doing in order help in that department. Though I brush my teeth usually 15-30 minutes after I finish eating, I typically don't like to do it immediately, because well, I want to appreciate what I just ate.

 

[thefool]

I drink an espresso after lunch and eat a tangerine after dinner. Does that count?

 

[SirTerry-T]

I clean my plates, is that close enough?

 

[Tams]

I clean my plates, is that close enough?

 

[GeekyDad]

Well, I think I found my doer in terms of tea. Just happened to be watching one of the videos from a guy I've been subbed to for years, and he was interviewing folks for what types of things Japanese people typically keep in their fridges. Seems barley tea is very common. I'd never even heard of it before watching that video, but it sounded like something I might like because I love bread. Ordered some, it arrived today, drinking some now. Delicious. I almost added salt, but thought I should try it first by itself since I'd never had it before. Damn, it really satisfies that bread desire. Yummy.

 

[Forsete]

Yes.

 

[JC 1080P CRT]

I never really thought about it tbh. The older I get though I have to take a healthy dump minutes after I eat.

I prefer the pre-meal dump, if my dietary habits allow it to happen. Even better is a pre-meal dump & shower combo.

Oh, ummm, palate cleansing was the topic, whoops. The only thing I do after eating is mouthwash and/or brush my teeth, a few minutes after I've absorbed the taste of my food and drink.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

I do still lick the plate when eating alone.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

I prefer the pre-meal dump, if my dietary habits allow it to happen. Even better is a pre-meal dump & shower combo.

Oh, ummm, palate cleansing was the topic, whoops. The only thing I do after eating is mouthwash and/or brush my teeth, a few minutes after I've absorbed the taste of my food and drink.

Morning coffee usually gets the guts flowing for me. No need for a shower, thanks to Toto.

Go ahead, ask me about my anal hygiene.

 

[GeekyDad]

Morning coffee usually gets the guts flowing for me. No need for a shower, thanks to Toto.

Go ahead, ask me about my anal hygiene.

 

[badblue]

Go ahead, ask me about my anal hygiene.

 

[Mossybrew]

I do not understand this thread at all you guys are fukin weird.

 

[Lady Bird]

I do not understand this thread at all you guys are fukin weird.

It's about teas and anal higiene.

 

[GeekyDad]

I do not understand this thread at all you guys are fukin weird.

It's about teas and anal higiene.

 

[Tams]

Well, I think I found my doer in terms of tea. Just happened to be watching one of the videos from a guy I've been subbed to for years, and he was interviewing folks for what types of things Japanese people typically keep in their fridges. Seems barley tea is very common. I'd never even heard of it before watching that video, but it sounded like something I might like because I love bread. Ordered some, it arrived today, drinking some now. Delicious. I almost added salt, but thought I should try it first by itself since I'd never had it before. Damn, it really satisfies that bread desire. Yummy.

I live barley tea.

It's especially good during the nasty, hot, humid summers here.

I drink it so readily though, it makes me piss like a racehorse.

 

[GeekyDad]

I live barley tea.

It's especially good during the nasty, hot, humid summers here.

I drink it so readily though, it makes me piss like a racehorse.

So, I gotta look that up, and it's funny you should say that because last night I had to get up three times to pee, in like two-hour intervals.

 

[TheGreatMusashi]

Jesus Christ, I thought I was getting old thinking about how proud I am now that I eat breakfast every day.

And “palate cleanser”? I barely brush my teeth to savor it all.