Cod liver oil is a healthy and natural source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamins A and D. The body needs these nutrients for healthy skin, strong bones, healthy joints, cardiovascular health, prevention of depression and much more. Cod liver oil provides a quick dose with a high concentration of these nutrients. However, the oil has a strong taste that many people consider unpleasant, and they'd like to disguise the taste.
Step 1
Store cod liver oil in the refrigerator. This helps to protect the delicate polyunsaturated fat molecules, and the cold reduces the strong taste of cod liver oil. The oil is also less aromatic when you refrigerate it rather than keep it at room temperature.
Step 2
Purchase cod liver oil in capsule form. Although capsule form still can leave a slight taste of fish on the breath, it is much easier to consume than drinking a mouthful of oil.
Step 3
Locate cod liver oil that manufacturers have flavored, with such flavors as lemon or strawberry. The flavoring helps to mask the taste.
Step 4
Blend the cod liver oil with fruit. Mix the cod liver oil with citrus fruit juice that is strong in taste such as lemon or lime and to swallow the mixture in one gulp. Blending with pieces of pineapple or strawberry may also work as they are strong in flavor and may help cover the fishy taste.
Step 5
Mix the oil with equal parts of peanut butter or jam, or both, may help to mask the taste, since both of these products have a strong distinct flavor. You also can make a sandwich with the mixture.
Tips and Warnings
- Pinch the nose as you swallow cod liver oil. That can help to decrease the intensity of strong flavors.
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