Early flavour memories may shape picky eaters
From Futureproof with Jonathan McCrea by Newstalk
May 17, 2026 · 35 min
About this episode
This episode explores how early flavor memories can influence picky eating habits later in life.
Guests: Professor Nadja Reissland of Science Foundation Ireland Dr Ruth Freeman of Research Ireland Dr Fergus McAuliffe of Trinity College Dublin
People in this episode
Host: Jonathan McCrea
Guests: Professor Nadja Reissland, Dr Ruth Freeman, Dr Fergus McAuliffe
Topics covered
- flavor memories
- picky eaters
- childhood experiences
- food preferences
- psychology of eating
Keywords
- flavor memories
- picky eaters
- food preferences
- childhood
- eating habits
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Science Foundation Ireland, Research Ireland, Trinity College Dublin
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