My doctor told me to eat more green vegetables to reverse my prediabetes—but they’re so bitter! What can I do to enjoy them?

You’re smart to want to up your intake of veggies. Eating five servings a day cuts your diabetes risk in half, and every additional serving boosts longevity by as much as 11%. Because you call vegetables bitter, you may be among the 25% of folks with “super-taster” genes that make you sensitive to the sharp undertones of many greens.

Luckily, Danish researchers uncovered a savvy work-around. They say the key to making cooked veggies like green beans or kale tastier is to balance their bitterness with an “umami” flavor, the savory taste we associate with grilled meats. Indeed, veggie-averse subjects who did nothing other than season their veggies with savory flavors found them 150% more appealing. One tasty option: Deliciou Bacon Seasoning (Deliciou.com), a plantbased spice blend that mimics the umami taste of bacon.