What things do you eat/drink that you dislike in the name of good health?
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Lots of things. I'm surprised to hear so many people saying never. Salads and greens of all kinds especially. I'd never eat a leaf of any kind of lettuce, kale, cabbage, chard, spinach, etc ever again if I didn't think it was healthy. I dislike wheat/whole grain. I dislike quinoa, oats, all beans with the exception of refried in loads of fat and salt. I dislike lean meats like roasted chicken or broiled salmon and would only ever eat fried chicken/seafood and hamburger patties if lean protein weren't the "healthy" option.
When I was gaining weight I would crave salads, I ate seafood often, I had meatless days that featured beans, and ate plenty of grains. I do not like oatmeal so I didn't eat it then and I don't eat it now.4 -
Eat in a calorie deficit and avoid food like pizza, cookies, and cupcakes!17
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Lots of things. I'm surprised to hear so many people saying never. Salads and greens of all kinds especially. I'd never eat a leaf of any kind of lettuce, kale, cabbage, chard, spinach, etc ever again if I didn't think it was healthy. I dislike wheat/whole grain. I dislike quinoa, oats, all beans with the exception of refried in loads of fat and salt. I dislike lean meats like roasted chicken or broiled salmon and would only ever eat fried chicken/seafood and hamburger patties if lean protein weren't the "healthy" option.
I guess many of us just aren't super picky eaters.
Personally, I rarely eat a salad...I have to be in the mood for that and that mood doesn't strike often. There are plenty of other vegetables I do like and eat though, so it's no biggie that I'm not eating a bunch of salad.4 -
peachvine29 wrote: »Eat in a calorie deficit and avoid food like pizza, cookies, and cupcakes!
Why would these things need to be avoided unless you don't like them? I hate cake and I hate cupcakes so I do avoid them.9 -
I'm a weirdo who loves vegetables, especially roasted! I've been trying ones I've never tasted or cooked with and that's been fun.
I don't dislike anything I eat. The closest is Greek yogurt plain but I love it with a packet of Splenda and a bunch of cinnamon. I'm naturally not a big protein eater, so eating it 4 times a day to reach decent levels has been the most challenging.3 -
Something I decided very early on is that I would not eat or drink anything I don't like for the sake of health or weight loss. I doubt that there are any nutrients that can't be gotten in other forms.6
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I can't think of anything that I eat on a regular basis that I dislike. I ran out of my protein powder a couple weeks ago, so I used some of my husband's ....BLECH! I finished my shake that morning and used it again the next, but I will definitely make sure I don't run out of mine again!2
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Lots of things. I'm surprised to hear so many people saying never. Salads and greens of all kinds especially. I'd never eat a leaf of any kind of lettuce, kale, cabbage, chard, spinach, etc ever again if I didn't think it was healthy. I dislike wheat/whole grain. I dislike quinoa, oats, all beans with the exception of refried in loads of fat and salt. I dislike lean meats like roasted chicken or broiled salmon and would only ever eat fried chicken/seafood and hamburger patties if lean protein weren't the "healthy" option.
Well I mean if calories and nutrition weren't a factor, I would happily subsist on a diet of pizza cheeseburgers wings and sushi. So obviously those things are a consideration. I eat some things I don't love because of the nutritional value, but I don't eat anything that I actively dislike. It sounds like you have a pretty picky palette so that does make it harder, but even so, some of things you mentioned you don't necessarily "have" to eat as part of health. Where are the fruits? Apples, oranges, pineapples, avocados, tomatoes, grapes, mangoes, the list goes on and on. There are a lot of refried bean options out there that are not terribly caloric and still carry the nutritional benefits of beans. You don't only have to eat your salmon broiled or your chicken roasted. You can add sauces or seasonings or cheese or other things. What about other lean meats like turkey or bison or venison?
My point is not that we never have to make food sacrifices for our health, but with thousands and thousands of foods out there, there is no reason we need to completely sacrifice our palette in the pursuit of health. There are always options that can satisfy both health and taste.8 -
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I'm another who doesn't eat or drink things I don't like. I like plenty of nutritious foods, so I see no reason to eat foods that I dislike. And I don't avoid foods that I do like, like pizza, cookies and cakes. I just make sure that I eat them in portion sizes that fit into my calorie goal. That worked for me while losing ~80 pounds and is still working well for me in maintenance.6
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Yet another person in the nothing camp. There are some foods that I now eat less of than I prefer, but I don't eat anything I don't like.5
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peachvine29 wrote: »Eat in a calorie deficit and avoid food like pizza, cookies, and cupcakes!
Or do what I do and eat in a calorie deficit while enjoying the heck out of pizza, cookies and cupcakes.
If it fits, I eat it. I don't eat stuff I dislike, I budget for the stuff I love.
That said, I don't *love* veggies but I do eat them for the sake of nutrition. But the ones I eat, I still like well enough. I've never forced myself to eat anything I hate. I didn't like carrots much so I at least found some spices to make them tasty.7 -
Dark leafy greens, my enemy. 😠3
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I don’t eat anything I don’t like, why would I do that?
Admittedly, it helps that I like most things
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I’m in the nothing camp as well. For example, I hate mushrooms. Would not force myself to eat them for anything. Also don’t tend to do substitutes. I prefer to have less of the real thing than more of something masquerading as said thing. Example: if I want pasta, I’ll work it into my day and have some. I won’t have zucchini noodles, or whatever else, and try to convince myself that it tastes just like pasta.7
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I’m in the nothing camp as well. For example, I hate mushrooms. Would not force myself to eat them for anything. Also don’t tend to do substitutes. I prefer to have less of the real thing than more of something masquerading as said thing. Example: if I want pasta, I’ll work it into my day and have some. I won’t have zucchini noodles, or whatever else, and try to convince myself that it tastes just like pasta.
amen. while zucchini noodles are fine, they are certainly not a replacement for pasta.
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oh how I would love to not be a picky eater. I'm nearly 30! For about 20 years of my life I followed the chips, fried egg and sausage routine of my family EVERY NIGHT. Both my nan and my uncle died of heart attacks. My mother nearly 400lbs is heading that way too. I can eat at a calorie deficit but it's not enough. I was so malnourished I was going bald. Since eating better and fending off pre-diabetes my hair has begun to grow back. After learning steamed helps retain most nutrients it's what I do. I always make sure I have food I really DO enjoy and I don't cut anything out. I still eat the occasional chocolate. Wont lie though, my palette is changing. I think I really have fended off the sugar monster as I not longer have cravings at all.
I'm not even as hungry as I used to be which is very strange to me. I'm struggling to actually eat more. I learned that in order to develop a new lifestyle I was gonna have to stop eating the fatty meals I was. IDK I know some of you think its crazy but I'm actually amazed at myself for being able to do this. Never in a million years would I have seen myself buying much less eating broccoli. It's a love-hate for sure haha!
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Nothing. I don't eat things I don't like and if I start eating something and it's not satisfying I stop and eat something different.
life's too short to eat things I don't want to be eating. *shrug*6 -
I’m in the nothing camp as well. For example, I hate mushrooms. Would not force myself to eat them for anything. Also don’t tend to do substitutes. I prefer to have less of the real thing than more of something masquerading as said thing. Example: if I want pasta, I’ll work it into my day and have some. I won’t have zucchini noodles, or whatever else, and try to convince myself that it tastes just like pasta.
I eat pasta and zucchini noodles. Pasta is delicious, especially when I make it from scratch. Zucchini noodles are no substitute for pasta, but sauted in olive oil, and sprinkled with parmesan cheese they make a delicious side dish.
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I mean. I don't necessarily dislike vegetables but if they weren't good for you I'd probably not eat them and just eat donuts instead lol5
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