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First Bite
First Bite: How We Learn to Eat | Bee Wilson
We do not come into the world with an innate sense of taste and nutrition; as omnivores, we have to learn how and what to eat, how sweet is too sweet, and what food will give us the most energy for the coming day. But how does this education happen? What are the origins of taste?In First Bite, the beloved food writer Bee Wilson draws on the latest research from food psychologists, neuroscientists, and nutritionists to reveal that our food habits are shaped by a whole host of factors: family and culture, memory and gender, hunger and love. An exploration of the extraordinary and surprising origins of our tastes and eating habitsfrom people who can only eat foods of a certain color to an amnesiac who can eat meal after meal without getting fullFirst Bite also shows us how we can change our palates to lead healthier, happier lives.
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CampbellTaraL
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A bit dry, but well-researched with a ton of information. It's not a prescription for how to eat nor does it cast any sort of judgement. I found some areas weren't as good as others, or the cited source info was quite dated. Overall though, I'd recommend this book, especially to parents or expecting parents. We are not born with innate eating habits; they're learned from those around us starting before our first bite.

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jessinikkip
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Shoutout to @Chelleo @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Karkar and @MidnightBookGirl for being my #firstlike on litsy. Yall have been here since the very beginning, almost a year ago now, even beating my wife to liking my very first post!! Thanks guys!!

MidnightBookGirl Very cool! 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Yay!!! 🙌🏻💕❤️💚💗🎉 6y
Karkar That is so cool!!! 6y
Chelleo 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🤗 6y
Texreader So awesome! Glad you went all the way back to your #firstlike 6y
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arlenefinnigan
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This is a fascinating study of how we form our eating habits, how they are learned rather than 'just how we are', and how they can change. Both well researched and really accessible. (on a side note can I suggest that the epilogue would be even better on audio with the music from the Sunscreen song playing in the background?)

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arlenefinnigan
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WeirdLibraryLady
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This cover makes me so hungry #beewilson #foodbooks #nonfiction

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mrldg

I read this oh so slowly, trying to take it all in. This is dense, smart, and amazing. Anyone who feeds children or anyone who loves, hates, or has any kind of food/eating issue should read this. Or anyone who simply cares about food, eating and health. Wonderful.

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Bry
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Remember that science fiction prediction that "in the future", food will be in pill form? To me, that would be glorious. I've always been a selective eater (sounds better than picky, right?) and I begrudge spending money, time, & energy on cooking & eating (except when it comes to junk food!???) This book gives a brief history & analysis about how we develop our attitudes toward food when we're young and what we can do to adjust them as adults.

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DebinHawaii
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I got about an hour & change into the audio book-through the intro & into the first chapter. The subject interests me but the narrator's scoldy nanny voice combined w/ the details of the science & history of food preferences made listening to this not work for me. It's got good reviews on GoodReads so I may give the written version a shot at some point. Also it seems like the narrator was mostly liked on Audible so it obviously worked for others.

BethFishReads Bummer but good choice to bail 8y
Well-ReadNeck Scoldy nanny voice 😆 8y
jessdean I started Fates & Furies on audio this morning but the narrator was SO monotone that I quit. I'll have to try again later or maybe in print. Narrators can really make or break the story sometimes! 8y
DebinHawaii @BethFishReads I used to almost never bail on things but if it's not working, it's not working. 😬 @Well-ReadNeck 😇 I think her accent and the fact that the subject starts with childhood eating habits make me think that! @jessdean They can totally make or break it! 👍 8y
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DebinHawaii
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I got about 45 minutes into this audio book today & maybe it's just my Monday mood, but I feel like the narrator is a half chirpy/half scolding British nanny & I've been naughty. The material on how we develop our tastes and food habits is interesting and normally I am all for a British accent, but it's not working here for me so far. I'll try again tomorrow when I'm not feeling the Mondays. 😬 Has anyone else listened to or read this book?

BethFishReads No but the cover looks like STIR. If the audio isn't better tomorrow, bail ! 8y
DebinHawaii @BethFishReads It does look like Stir which was excellent by the way--thanks for recommending it. I actually finished it over the weekend but was going to make a recipe from it before I post a review. I will definitely bail on this one if I don't start to like it! 👍😀 8y
BethFishReads Oh so happy you liked Stir. I'll await your recipe/ review 😊 8y
BeththeBookDragon I loved Consider the Fork, but I didn't do it on audio. It can make a huge difference! 8y
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Fishinthefield
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Picked up this book because I thought it would be more about flavor and culture, and while it is not necessarily that I am pleased nonetheless. As Daughter begins to ween it's helped me think more about our assumptions and then to be more adventurous with her foods. A very interesting read.

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Katenolan
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"It is a lonely occupation, being someone who wrestles to control their response to food, given that modern life is steeped with things to eat, both real and imaginary."
I've had this on hold from the library for months. Excited to finally dig in. #punsomewhatintended

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Bookforum
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Need a book that intelligently speaks to the nostalgia cravings that plague us (and our waistlines) at the holidays? May we recommend...

todd I think I've found my next book. Thanks! 9y
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