It is a list of food that I tried, and didn't like.
However, carrots and beets within recipes I actually like, it's just the cold shredded carrots salad and beets salad that I don't like, whereas I am fond of recipes such as bortsch (Russia/Ukraine) or holodnik (Belarus).
Most of "gross food" recipes I never tried, which is why it's not listed, not because I like it.
I am from France, don't expect me to recommend these recipes and drinks listed here as "best food/drinks from France" even though some often are considered to be "iconic"...