Sort the fruit from the veg with 12 festive facts

A team of experts has drawn up a list of 12 little-known vegetable-related facts, which kicks off with a cast-iron excuse to shun brussels sprouts on Christmas Day.

Experts at the University of Warwick’s School of Life Sciences compiled the list, which provides food for thought for those tucking into a traditional Christmas meal.

1. Don’t like Brussels sprouts? Blame your genes