Tag: Taste aversions

According to a viral TikTok trend, millions of people worldwide have suddenly experienced the 'egg ick,' a seemingly random and strong repulsion toward eggs. This phenomenon, however, is not just a passing social media trend but a complex reaction rooted in psychological, physiological, and environmental factors.

Research indicates that between 14-50% of parents identify their preschool-aged children as picky eaters. But is picky eating a real, definable phenomenon, or merely a phase? The answer lies in a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and environmental factors that shape our dietary preferences and aversions from an early age.