Tastes from our past can spark memories, trigger pain or boost wellbeing. Here’s how to embrace food nostalgia
- Written by Megan Lee, Senior Teaching Fellow, Psychology, Bond University
Halfpoint/ShutterstockHave you ever tried to bring back fond memories by eating or drinking something unique to that time and place?
It could be a Pina Colada that recalls an island holiday? Or a steaming bowl of pho just like the one you had in Vietnam? Perhaps eating a favourite dish reminds you of a lost loved one – like the sticky date...





