Love the food you hate ⏲️ 6 Minute English
BBC Learning English • 2026-04-16T09:54:11Z • 6:11:00 • intermediate • Lifestyle
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Have you ever found yourself hating a food only to love it later? Join us as we explore the fascinating reasons behind our food preferences and how we can learn to enjoy what we once disliked!
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neophobia
/ˌniːəˈfoʊbiə/
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a fear of new things, such as trying new foods.
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Her neophobia made it difficult for her to enjoy diverse cuisines.
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hard-wired
/ˈhɑrdˌwaɪərd/
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automatically thinking or behaving in a particular way, often due to genetics.
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Some reactions to certain foods are hard-wired into our biology.
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via
/ˈviːə/
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by way of or by the use of.
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I traveled to the city via the scenic route.
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masking
/ˈmæskɪŋ/
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the act of stopping something from being seen or perceived.
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The chef used masking techniques to make the dish more appealing.
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inherently
/ɪnˈhɪərəntli/
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in a way which is natural or essential; fundamentally.
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Inherently, all foods have unique flavors that can be appreciated.
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avoidance
/əˈvɔɪdəns/
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the act of keeping away from something.
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His avoidance of spicy food stemmed from a bad experience in the past.
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