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🔬 Science
May 19, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Want to Avoid Having a Picky Eater? Start Exposing Your Kids to Veggies Super Early—in the Womb
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
A new study found that exposing fetuses to bitter kale taste led to 3-year-olds being less averse to its scent, suggesting early exposure can help prevent picky eating.
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