Can sprouts inspire philosophy? A lack of vegetables this winter raises questions about the link between food and happiness.
Wet UK autumn threatens small green vegetable
Can sprouts inspire philosophy? A lack of vegetables this winter raises questions about the link between food and happiness.
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Slices of turkey, roast potatoes with crispy skins and a bowl of bright green sprouts.
For some it's the perfect Christmas dinner. But, after a wet autumn, there's a shortage of sprouts!
The UK eats 40,000 tonnes of sprouts a year. However, in a recent survey asking which vegetable British people hated, Brussels sprouts came first. So, why do families keep serving them for Christmas dinner?
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How we feel about food can depend on the setting. What people eat can depend on religious, or moral, or health reasons.
But for other people food is just about happiness. And, whether we like sprouts may depend on biology. Studies suggest that for one half the population they taste bitter more than the other half.
Most people agree that eating can have benefits beyond keeping us alive. For example, the more people eat in groups, the more likely they are to feel happy. So, by thinking harder about our food, we can increase our happiness too.
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Yes! Food is not just fuel; it is also linked our culture, history and health.
No! We cannot control the food we like or dislike. If you don't enjoy the taste of something, there is no reason to eat it.
Wet UK autumn threatens small green vegetable
