Bee Wilson on “First Bite: How We Learn to Eat”
Listen 00:48:44Guest: Bee Wilson
Kids are notorious for being picky eaters — they might only eat corn flakes, mac n’ cheese, or chicken fingers. But according to British food writer and historian BEE WILSON, our food preferences and habits are shaped early on by our families, culture, and the wider environment. In her new book, First Bite: How We Learn to Eat, Wilson investigates the science behind our tastes and food preferences and says that we can train ourselves to like nutritious foods as much as we like the processed stuff.
WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.
Brought to you by Radio Times
Radio Times
WHYY's Radio Times is an engaging and timely call-in program that tackles wide-ranging issues of concern to listeners in the Delaware Valley.
Subscribe for free
‘Huge demand’: Delaware food pantries see long lines for free Thanksgiving dinners
The Food Bank of Delaware has been serving thousands of Delawareans across the state ahead of Thanksgiving Day.
4 weeks ago
Here is where you can get a free Thanksgiving meal in Philly or donate to help those in need
Local nonprofits are providing free food ahead of Thanksgiving to help curb food insecurity in Philadelphia. The moms of Eagles players join in to make the holiday memorable.
1 month ago
Listen 1:19
Bringing Thanksgiving food on a plane? Here is what you should know
When in doubt, TSA says to consider this: "If it's a solid item, then it can go through a checkpoint."
1 month ago