hot-button foods

I know you’ve got a list of foods you just don’t like. Mine includes licorice (or anything with fennel or anise), scallops, and octopus. My husband won’t touch celery, ginger, or cilantro. My brother prefers to keep a safe distance from tomatoes. And my father-in-law (a.k.a. the human garbage disposal) will eat anything but liver.

Most foods that turn us off induce the gag reflex for lots of others, too. So in the name of science I’ve come up with a fun (short, anonymous) quiz to see which foods really make us run for the hills. Give it a spin and I’ll post the stats soon! Also, if you think I’ve missed some important hurl-generating food, leave it in the comments and I’ll add it to the quiz.

Have fun!

-RDG

1. Cilantro



2. Maple syrup



3. Tomatoes




4. Anchovies




5. Liver



6. Raisins





7. Nuts





8. Spicy foods




9. Artificial Sweeteners




10. Licorice (and/or anise or fennel flavors)



11. Brussels sprouts



12. Cottage cheese



13. Fish and seafood




14. Tofu



15. Coffee




16. Eggs




17. Mushrooms




18. Raw and/or undercooked meat




19. Onions




20. Mayonaise




21. Peas