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Do you (or your kids) really, truly hate broccoli? Good news: It’s not your fault. Researchers have found that as many as 25 percent of people carry a gene that makes cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, and others) taste bitter. Unsurprisingly, these people generally eat fewer veggies. (They also tend to dislike coffee and dark chocolate.) If this sounds like you, don’t give up on produce altogether and miss out on the health benefits. Instead, try sweeter veggies such as carrots and beets, which aren’t affected by the gene.