We Think What We Eat

Download or read book Why You Eat What You Eat: The Science Behind Our Relationship with Food written by Rachel Herz and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2017-12-26 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “In this factual feast, neuroscientist Rachel Herz probes humanity’s fiendishly complex relationship with food.” —Nature How is personality correlated with preference for sweet or bitter foods? What genres of music best enhance the taste of red wine? With clear and compelling explanations of the latest research, Rachel Herz explores these questions and more in this lively book. Why You Eat What You Eat untangles the sensory, psychological, and physiological factors behind our eating habits, pointing us to a happier and healthier way of engaging with our meals.