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First Bite

How We Learn to Eat

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First Bite

By: Bee Wilson
Narrated by: Alison Larkin
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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, including family, culture, memory, gender, hunger, and love. An exploration of the extraordinary and surprising origins of our tastes and eating habits - from people who can eat foods only of a certain color to an amnesiac who can eat meal after meal without getting full - First Bite also shows us how we can change our palates to lead healthier, happier lives.

©2015 Bee Wilson (P)2015 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Diets, Nutrition & Healthy Eating Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Psychology Health Psychology & Mental Health Gastronomy Biological Sciences Food & Wine Science
Educational Information • Fascinating Insights • Outstanding Narrator • Thorough Exploration • Valuable Content

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If you are really engaged with this topic, I am sure it will be fine worth the 13 hours. For most people however, the novelty and interest will wane much sooner than that.

The narrator is quality, so long as you are ok with a moderately strong British accent. She speaks well, it just takes an adjustment.

Good, but much too long for the topic

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I learned so much about why i am the way i am and got to like more foods

Delicious

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Would you listen to First Bite again? Why?

I would listen again; it was so well read by Alison Larkin, and there was a lot of history and personal story details as well. I loved the mix.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Bee was my favorite; she's great, and she is not afraid to admit her mistakes and she's open minded and fun.

What about Alison Larkin’s performance did you like?

I loved Alison Larkin's performance; she can do a lot of accents and she's brilliant. Was else has she done - I'm in!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes, there were parts that made me laugh and some of the history made me cry. Man, what we do to our children, UGH.

Very Entertaining

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no promises. but in the vein of food rules by pollan or the book about french woman dont get fat its a very uplifting overview about habits and diet in the general sense that will make your stomach seem like friendlier and more manageable terrain

wholesome

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Takes excessive time for what can be summed up within 10 minutes. Rambled on with few points made.

I was not much for the narrator, which also contributed to my dislike of the book. However, that is just my personal preference and you may enjoy the narration.

Excessive Rambling

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