John McQuaid – ‘Tasty: The Art & Science of What We Eat’



2015, Cultural Studies
Presented By: John McQuaid

Author John McQuaid explains the science behind why we like specific foods and flavours. Using historical references he explains how our bodies have changed over the ages so that we can digest specific foods and how our taste buds will change in the future.

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