Tag: Neophobia

According to psychologist Paul Rozin, humans are among the few species that must decide what to eat from a vast array of potential foods, a decision-making process rooted in survival. This inherent tension between trying new things and relying on what is known as safe is the crux of the omnivore's paradox.

Did you know that newborns show a strong, innate preference for sweet tastes and an aversion to bitter ones, an evolutionary adaptation for survival? The answer to **Why do humans have different food preferences?** lies in a complex interplay of biology, environment, and personal experience that continues throughout life.