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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

"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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