A Fig Salad or Sautéed Squab with a side of Baby Red Chard? Neither, if Junior can help it. Researchers are now showing that children who turn their noses up to veggies may be doing so due to an identified gene, dubbed TAS2R38, that controls a receptor for bitter flavor. The studies found that children with certain variations of this gene are particularly sensitive tasters.
Bitter-sensitive tykes, however, are not destined to shun vegetables their whole lives. Food preferences can change over time due to nature and nurture. Time to start experimenting with those Brussels sprout recipes!
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