How spaceflight changes astronauts' ability to eat and drink

When you’re congested, you might have more difficulty swallowing—but does microgravity also affect this important body function? People can swallow while lying down, and astronauts clearly eat and drink in orbit. Why food feels and tastes different in spaceMany astronauts say food in space can seem less satisfying than it does on Earth. Every aspect of human health matters, including the ability to eat and drink comfortably enough to maintain nutrition and hydration. Space food is changingEarly astronauts squeezed puréed food from tubes.