Something similar happens to me, since I was a kid I was forced to eat liver and I suffered for that haha. Although you won't believe me I didn't know I liked sweet potato until I tried it in Peru, I don't know if it's the same one, it's a yellow pulp one, eating it with Ceviche was a super experience.
You learn from everything, by the way this initiative is great, I loved and still love (laughs) video games. We send you a hug dear friend.