

163. The Gift of Food | The Science of Food (Part 3)
Feb 1, 2024
This podcast explores the science of taste and its role in human evolution. It discusses the connection between food and taste, the gut-brain axis, the survival implications of taste, the evolution of human diets, challenges in nutritional science, and the intersection of science and spirituality in food.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Evolutionary Connection Between Food and Taste
01:50 • 13min
Exploring the Gut-Brain Axis
15:13 • 6min
The Role of Gustation in Survival and Evolution
21:19 • 2min
The Evolution of Human Diets
22:51 • 14min
Challenges in Nutritional Science and the Influence of Media
36:57 • 7min
The Intersection of Science and Spirituality in Food
44:06 • 3min