Why Kids Hate Broccoli

You aren’t supposed to like broccoli. Broccoli contains chemicals that (most of) our brains are wired to read as “poisionous.” It’s a defense mechanism that prevents animals (and, if we had any sense, people) from eating the nasty green plants.

Actually, I don’t mind brocolli so much, provided that it’s not soaked in cheese or anything. With a little ranch dressing, broccoli is pretty good.

On the other hand, green beans have no redeeming qualities whatsoever.

4 Responses to “Why Kids Hate Broccoli”


  1. 1 Barbara H.

    Oh, but they do

    :)

  2. 2 Barbara H.

    Hmm — that link went to the main page rather than the specific page I wanted. That page is here:

    http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=134

  3. 3 jennifer

    This is a very interesting point.I work in a preschool room and all of the kids say that they hate broccoli but i never knew why until i ask them and they said that it is because grown up like to eat them and that it is good for them

  4. 4 anonymous

    Yes but that does not answer the question, I am sure barely any kids know that!!

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