Why You Eat What You Eat: The Science Behind Our Relationship with Food by Rachel Herz Paperback Book

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Author: Rachel Herz

Format: Quality Paperback

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: Jan 2019

Genre: Science - Life Sciences - Neuroscience

Retail Price: $16.95

Pages: 368

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"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.

10 black and white illustrations

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