No Fruits or Veggies
kastapp1
Posts: 6 Member
I have never liked fruits or veggies. Is there an alternative that I can take that doesn't tastes as bad or worse that eating fruits and veggies?
0
Replies
-
I can handle apples and bananas, avocado and corn. Other than that no.0
-
You don't need to eat fruit or veg to lose weight. To have a healthy diet, yeah, you should at least eat veg. I find it weird that you claim all taste bad -- I really like them -- so can't help with that. It's up to you what you want to prioritize.0
-
Guess I'm just a bit different that a lot of people. Thank you though.0
-
Try roasting them. They taste way better that way.0
-
I have never liked fruits or veggies. Is there an alternative that I can take that doesn't tastes as bad or worse that eating fruits and veggies?
Alternative in what sense? Nutritionally, you could sub other plant foods (whole grains, nuts, seeds) to get the missing fiber, and probably you could get most of the missing vitamins and minerals from animals and other plant sources (how do you feel about eating fresh polar bear liver?), and toss in a daily multivitamin to top those off, and increase omega 3s from fish, nuts, nut butters, and plant oils, but you're still left with a pesky gap in phytonutrients.
It might be easier just to suck it up and find ways that you can stomach actual fruits and veggies. Blended in smoothies? Hidden in tomato sauce, meat loaf, and casseroles? Cooked and pureed into soups and stews? Have you tried different preparations (roasted, steamed, stir-fried, braised, raw)? Have you really tried a wide variety of fruits and veggies, or did you decide you didn't like fruits and veggies after only trying a dozen or so once? Studies have shown that children need to try a new food a half dozen or more times before they like it.0 -
not much you can find to replace them unfortunately.
Are you really sure you have tried them all? Gosh there is just so many to choose from, I hate quite a few but obviously there are some that are pretty tough to not devour.
I'll throw a few out there that you have to at least partially enjoy.
watermelon...I mean c'mon now who doesn't love them?
grapes
strawberries, blueberries, raspberries heck any berries are awesome
cherries!!!!
veggies can be more of a challenge but
celery , carrots, cauliflower, broccoli can be pretty bland but can be fun with dips, cheese etc
lettuce based salads can be easy to get into
snap peas are very tasty and pretty easy to grab and prepare, they even come prewashed if you look around.
good luck
0 -
It's up to you. Obviously you've survived this long without fruits & veggies. You don't need them to lose weight, it often just makes things a whole lot easier; high volume, and generally lower calorie. Fruits & veggies have lots of nutrients & fiber, thus they are recommended for people eating fewer calories. More bang for your calorie buck....so to speak.
Maintaining the weight you lose will require a lifestyle change....all you need to do it eat smaller portions of your current foods forever.0 -
i take nature's way Alive women's energize multi vitamin & mineral supplement since i have not been into green/fruit smoothies these last few weeks (green/fruit smoothies are mostly the only way i would get my grrens and fruits, which really is a decent way to get your greens and fruits if you don't like to cook and eat them). the alive contains 24 veggie & fruits/etc., has been really helpful to me and it does not upset my stomach. the ones i get is the one tablet a day, i usually only take half.0
-
I have never liked fruits or veggies. Is there an alternative that I can take that doesn't tastes as bad or worse that eating fruits and veggies?
Alternative in what way? Like is there a meat substitute for broccoli in the way that there is a vegetable substitute for meat? No, there isn't that I am aware of. You can take a multivitamin if you are concerned about nutrients.0 -
Don't take it personal....but how have you prepared them...? There's been a lot of stuff that I didn't "like" but after finding good recipes, they are more appealing
Radishes, beans, asparagus, are among my list of past "hated foods" lol.....but love them now......Other than that, what are you looking for....? I know you can find different "powdered greens" and such.....so you still get the nutrients from the greens, without eating them.....just realize they are obviously "processed" so some of the nutrients are lost. I know Sam's Club has a product called JuiceFestiv that I take......it comes in a double pack, 1 bottle with Fruits, and 1 with greens, and I take 1 capsule daily with my breakfast, cause I'm the same way, I'm good at eating apples, bananas, celery, but other than that, I lack fruits and veggies in my diet.....lol. 0 -
For me it isn't a weight loss issue. I don't have a problem losing weight and keeping it off although during the holidays I enjoy a ton of eggnog which adds on weight but it comes off pretty quick when I get done with the holidays. I would like to be healthier in my eating.
I will try roasting some and see how that works.
0 -
SylvieKuchma wrote: »i take nature's way Alive women's energize multi vitamin & mineral supplement since i have not been into green/fruit smoothies these last few weeks (green/fruit smoothies are mostly the only way i would get my grrens and fruits, which really is a decent way to get your greens and fruits if you don't like to cook and eat them). the alive contains 24 veggie & fruits/etc., has been really helpful to me and it does not upset my stomach. the ones i get is the one tablet a day, i usually only take half.
I will try that! Thanks.
0 -
Veggies get a bad rap from parental cooking. Moms, stop trying to make everything healthy!
You gotta learn to like veggies like many people learn to like coffee. Buy the good stuff (fresh) and load it up with fats and/or sugars, then work on cutting back on the amount of fast/sugars you use.
Because they are so light by themselves even doing something like that may still be better for you than eating a similar volume of something like rice or potatoes.
ex: I hated Brussels sprouts because my previous experience with them was the frozen kind heated up with a bit of salt. Then one time I tried getting them fresh, I cut them in half, and cooked them in butter, and loved em!0 -
For me it isn't a weight loss issue. I don't have a problem losing weight and keeping it off although during the holidays I enjoy a ton of eggnog which adds on weight but it comes off pretty quick when I get done with the holidays. I would like to be healthier in my eating.
I will try roasting some and see how that works.
You could also try mixing them into things, like adding small chopped veggies into pasta sauces, or macaroni and cheese, pumpkin in brownies, etc. Then you will taste the sauce mostly but still be eating veggies. They make books on how to sneak veggies into meals for parents that have a hard time getting their kids to eat veggies. Maybe the same ideas could help you?0 -
For me it isn't a weight loss issue. I don't have a problem losing weight and keeping it off although during the holidays I enjoy a ton of eggnog which adds on weight but it comes off pretty quick when I get done with the holidays. I would like to be healthier in my eating.
I will try roasting some and see how that works.
So are you looking for suggestions on how to make these things taste better, so you can eat them? The way your original post is worded is confusing.0 -
I have never liked fruits or veggies. Is there an alternative that I can take that doesn't tastes as bad or worse that eating fruits and veggies?I have never liked fruits or veggies. Is there an alternative that I can take that doesn't tastes as bad or worse that eating fruits and veggies?
A wide variety of organ meats
Try different recipes, roasted veggies are pretty great0 -
You probably need to talk to a nutritionist or dietitian who would understand the breakdown or make up of vegetables and fruits to offer you alternatives that give you the same value in minerals and vitamins and fiber and also in the correct quantities based on your age and general health.0
-
I use Garden of Life's Raw Meal Organic Shake & Meal Replacement. It is full of veggies and fruits, but you don't taste them. I use the chocolate flavor. It also comes in vanilla.0
-
Guess I'm just a bit different that a lot of people. Thank you though.
You're not that different from a toddler to be honest
But you can use your adult sensibilities to choose to trial vegetables in all different types and modes of cooking if you wished to expand your tastes ...
Or you could take multivitamins and mineral supplements
Do you not eat soups or stews? Fajitas or tacos? Burgers? Carrot cake? All have vegetables in them0 -
I eat vegetables but I still drink a glass of vegetable juice every day. I need the potassium. I think my juice says that it is the equivalent to two servings of vegetables a day.0
-
make some of the recipes from http://www.incrediblesmoothies.com/green-smoothie-recipes/
Also whenever you go to a really good restaurant, order a salad. Salads can be absolutely delicious if the chef knows what they're doing, but whenever I try to make a salad for myself, for example, it tastes like dog *kitten*.0 -
I have never liked fruits or veggies. Is there an alternative that I can take that doesn't tastes as bad or worse that eating fruits and veggies?
Totally get you when it comes to Veggies... the only ones I like don't do much for the body. I do like V8 though and that helps.
Like others have said it is all in the way you prepare them, even then though I still have to force myself to eat them so I've resorted to still making the veggies at meal time because my BF and my 3 year old need them and the best thing for my family is to at least present it at the meal instead of leaving it out and having my son hate them also. You wont find a big amount on my plate though, in fact I only put it on there so my son sees that I am eating it too...0 -
Guess I'm just a bit different that a lot of people. Thank you though.
You're not that different from a toddler to be honest
But you can use your adult sensibilities to choose to trial vegetables in all different types and modes of cooking if you wished to expand your tastes ...
Or you could take multivitamins and mineral supplements
Do you not eat soups or stews? Fajitas or tacos? Burgers? Carrot cake? All have vegetables in them
Does this mean you've tried tacos now?0 -
I can handle apples and bananas, avocado and corn. Other than that no.
So no vegetables at all since corn is a grain. (:
The only remotely useful advice I can think to give someone who pretty much categorically does not ingest fruit or vegetables, for whatever the reason, is to be sure you are getting enough vitamin C from somewhere to prevent scurvy.0 -
i have the same problem. i only like some fruits and very few veggies. someone told me to buy spinach and it doesn't have as bad of a flavor going to try it with dinner tomorrow. maybe it will work for you too?0
-
Thank you all for the advise!
0 -
I also have problems with veggies. You can change your taste buds, but it does take time. I would recommend smoothies. I do 2 cups spinach, half a banana, half and orange, and 1 Tb pineapple puree. I had to work up to this. For you, maybe start with 1/2 cup spinach, one apple, half a banana, and vanilla yogurt. (Greek would be best) Or take out yogurt and use fruit juice. I make my smoothies with water to save calories. And make sure all your choices are fresh. Not canned
Grilled or roasted veggies are awesome. But again, it took time for me to actually enjoy them. I would encourage you to start very small and don't give up on it. .
Best wishes on your journey. 0 -
For me it isn't a weight loss issue. I don't have a problem losing weight and keeping it off although during the holidays I enjoy a ton of eggnog which adds on weight but it comes off pretty quick when I get done with the holidays. I would like to be healthier in my eating.
I will try roasting some and see how that works.
If you are trying to expand, I have found that if you coat beets and carrots with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and rosemary and roast them, they have a slightly sweet and tangy flavor. Very nice! Explore different ways of prepping them, different spices, different combinations of flavors.0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 426 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions