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But nutritionists say taste preferences are developed at a young age and in some countries like in the Philippines, many foods catering to a sweet palate are started early.

The desserts chapter truly transformed my palate, even if it means I work a little harder in the gym to sweat off the newfound calories!

Business development manager, Simi Olaleye, said the growing interest in exploring Nigerian food is due to “people’s palate changing and the world becoming more international”.

“It certainly happened to me,” said Schimberg, who has a cleft palate.

Take lamotrigine, for instance: In the early 2000s, animal trials indicated that it could increase conditions like cleft palate, but later studies found no such link, reassuring clinicians.