But before you force your kids to eat all their Brussels sprouts, just remember that a quarter of the population are supertasters and have genes that cause them to find the taste of such vegetables very bitter. So don't torture your kids this Christmas; why not try broccoli sprouts instead - just as healthy with none of the bitter taste.

(The inspiration for this post came from a real doctor who now feeds me useful information like this - thanks and Merry Christmas Claire...)