Hate Fruits & Veggies

starbuckskat

OK, so here's my dilemma - I HATE Fruits and veggies. Now I am 50 years old, and I was also a cook in the Navy, and I made a choice to try anything and everything, cooked different ways, etc. It is either the texture or the taste I can't get past. I like some juice, but I know that is no good as it's mostly just sugar and no fiber. I am sick to death of people telling me - "Well, you just have to eat them" OK - well you find what you hate most and that's what you have to eat the most of! So my qustion is, for those of you that don't like veggies and fruits (if there are any) - what do you eat that's healthy? I love rich foods and carbs and sweets. A true "meat & potatoes and gravy" girl who also loves breads and baked goods. I never met a cupcake I didn't like. I want to make a life change and lose 90 lbs and keep it off. I've done Weight Watchers 3 times and the most I lost was 27 lbs. I get obsessed over the point figuring /counting and drive myself crazy. I figure counting just calories wouldn't be so bad - and that is free lol
But seriously - any constructive ideas? I am open to lighter versions of favorites, and I have a serious sugar jones I need to break out of. I am just tired of it all......
And did I mention I'm lazy? I don't even run to my car when it rains.....


Thanks for listening to my rant

FireBrand80

Good luck with your micronutrient deficiency goals

auroranflash

You're gonna have to find a way to be more active and find nutritious, low calorie foods to fill up on, otherwise you're not gonna have much luck until they find a way to shoot a laser beam at KFC and make it all zero calorie food.

......Hope they shoot the local pizza place too, that'd be awesome.

ChesKrieg

Just like anything a person finds tough or hard in their life, you know what's best, so whenever you are mentally ready, you will suck it up and just do it, otherwise it won't work.

lrichardson2360

Good luck with your micronutrient deficiency goals

LOL, this!

Seriously, there are ways to cook fruits and veggies so that they are more flavorful and appealing. Also the more you eat them, the more you will get used to them and eventually like them. They are the staple of healthy eating.

kimimila86

kimimila86

I apologize for the image being so large, but seriously.... SERIOUSLY....

Shange_Gully

You don't need them to be healthy. This 5-a-day stuff is just marketing bull****. Just get lots of meat and you're good.

I hardly ever eat fruit or veggies.

JenniBaby85

I definitely had to train myself to like veggies. I never really had a problem with fruit. I just kept telling myself that I want to set a good example for my daughters, so I forced myself to eat them, and now I like them! Try fresh asparagus cooked in Lite Olivio Margarine with a little *VERY LITTLE* salt and garlic and YUM! Even my Meat and Potatoes husband likes it that way. And for fruit, maybe try making smoothies! Add some yogurt and so on. Good luck!

Josee76

Well unfortunately you will not get the response you want here... people will tear a strip off of you and tell you to not be so picky (if you really want to lose weight you will do what you need to do!) Good luck on your journey!

GadgetGuy2

I've got the "bitter" taste bud gene, and thus find all vegetables distasteful.

I will eat carrots, peas, and beans, but only if they are cooked with some bacon fat and LOTS of garlic. Then, if I keep my nose closed while chewing and swallowing (part of taste is in the nasal passage)......I can eat a small portion.

Sounds like you got genes that don't encourage eating well rounded. Like me. So we end up well rounded in the middle.....from the meat an' potatoes thang'!

infamousmk

You don't need them to be healthy. This 5-a-day stuff is just marketing bull****. Just get lots of meat and you're good.

I hardly ever eat fruit or veggies.

You're totally right! Everybody's different!!

FireBrand80

You don't need them to be healthy. This 5-a-day stuff is just marketing bull****. Just get lots of meat and you're good.

I hardly ever eat fruit or veggies.

*headesk*

juliedee6

I have read in the paper recently that school cafeterias are "hiding" vegetables in other foods - for instance cooked and pureed hubbard squash mixed in with macaroni and cheese. Start out with adding a small amount and increasing as you adjust to the taste. To experiment, buy some pureed baby foods to add in to see if you like that. Meatloaf is a good thing to hide veggies in, as is spaghetti and lasagne.

Scott277

Look,

You can't hate all veggies and fruit. Try new things, add spices and most of all simply get over the mental barrier of "i dont like them"

Its a mental battle mainly dieting, anyone can do it, just like anyone can force themselves to eat fruit/veg. If you really want to achieve your goals just eat them. I dont wana eat protein 24/7 but you know, has to be done and you get used to it after a while anyway!

Its like beer, didnt like at first, but it gets me drunk....so you know i drank it........now i actually, unfortunately for my belly, really like it haha.

x

infamousmk

Hate is such a strong word. How do you think the fruits and veggies feel when you say you hate them?? I thought this was a place of support! Such negativity!

starbuckskat

Thank you Gadget - I think I am what they call a Super Taster. I do not like any kind of strong flavored or spicy foods. Bland bland bland for me. Hey I like corn though lol Normal people just don't understand. I tell my husband to eat liver and okra (what he hates) 5 times a day and then he will know how I feel

omgdinosaurs

Honestly, I can understand where you are coming from because I hate most vegetables. Never had a problem with fruit though-that is delicious! But that being said, there are a select few that I do like/can tolerate. I'm sure there's been at least one fruit and one vegetable that you've eaten that you haven't adamantly hated, so focus on that one! For example, raw baby carrots are one of the few vegetables I'll eat. So what if I eat them everyday? I'm still getting some veggie nutrition.
Also, V8 makes those fusion drinks with one serving of fruit and one of vegetables in every glass, worth a shot. And you can find fiber in plenty of other things!

starbuckskat

Actually I LOVE Fruits and veggies - that's why I hate to see them brutally killed and eaten! lol

Gidzmo

Love the graphic--where did you find it?

NavyKnightAh13

I hates fruits and veggies as a kid (shocker I know) but eventually i started to just eat them. The biggest one i still can't eat is spinach and brussel sprouts. I would say just experiment and start off a veggie or a fruit at a time.

MissPalmer

That would be very difficult. My husband doesn't like fruit or veggies too.. Theres a way you can cook them to taste better but again, my husband still gag or puke if he tries them. But at least he tries them and his best to enjoy them. I would suggest just stay in your limited calories and try working out more. Just walking everyday helps. Or playing something you like- such as bowling or swimming. Hope this helps.

starbuckskat

Haha I hear ya - but seriously think it is a mental thing for sure. Maybe I was attacked by a gang of produce in another life...

Nerdinista

I don't really like fruits or veggies either, I try and try to make them in ways I like but don't really get anywhere. I've had lap-band surgery, so protien is really my focus. Mornings I do eggs and veggie sausage (I actually do manage to get spinach in there, I can't taste it over the sausage) or greek yogurt and almonds and an apple with natural peanut butter. Lunch is usually tuna or turkey on a whole wheat pita. Dinners are often chicken or pork tenderloin and a little brown rice. I think it's possible to lose without F&V, though a vitamin supplement is probably a good idea. A lot of lean protien and a little of whole grains is working for me. Good luck!

denvervegan

You don't need them to be healthy. This 5-a-day stuff is just marketing bull****. Just get lots of meat and you're good.

I hardly ever eat fruit or veggies.

I hope you're prepared for lots of nutrient deficiencies and unpleasant colorectal issues. I also hope you're aware of the immense amount of money spent marketing meat and dairy. Produce is barely marketed at all. It's just necessary for life. Good luck.

Missklara

Thats a lie!
You cannot hate them ALL! There are hundreds of fruits and vegetables out there and saying you don't want to eat any of them is practicaly saying you don't wanna eat at all.
Try to find something you like and combine it with meat or whatever your eating

Emino

Good luck with your weightloss journey.....try cutting out one thing at a time example sugar...in your coffee/tea cut back until you are at no sugar.....you dont like exercise...try walking....or parking your car alittle further away then usual. alittle bit goes a long way.....u really need to be into it otherwise you will always fail....one othr thing that helped me the most was i found a pic of myself when i really liked my body and posted the pic on my dresser mirror...so every morning and every night I see it and remember why i'm doing this! hope that helps.

Jnine25

I could've posted your exact post! I've been on here since January 3, 2012. I can say that I have made a conscious effort to try new things, new ways of eating veggies/fruits that I've already tried, etc. I did start making smoothies and like those... 1/2 banana, some frozen strawberries, and some frozen peaches with a little bit of skim milk in my blender sweetened with stevia. After I got sick of that, I started eating a banana with nutella and one pretzel stick mashed up in a bowl. I do like berries in dannon light and fit vanilla yogurt. It's the only brand of yogurt I like. Veggies are my biggest problem. About the only things I like are raw carrots with hidden valley ranch light dressing, green beans fresh steamed... yeah, that's about it . One thing that has helped me eat other veggies is a seasoning called Spike. You can find it at whole foods or other health stores. If I put that on broccoli or cauliflower with a little bit of butter, it's actually pretty tasty. I can't eat vegetables plain... gross. I've also aquired a taste for sweet potatoes which I had always hated. I put a little bit of butter and celtic sea salt on it and it's pretty good... no cinnamon and sugar! Good luck and I hope this helps. Oh yeah, one other thing I saw on Rachel Ray is to puree veggies and put it in your spaghetti sauce. It was a tip to get kids to eat their veggies .

ethompso0105

This really is a case where a good nutritionist (check their credentials) would be beneficial. They'll be able to help you to figure out what you need to adjust in your diet so that you're getting complete and balanced nutrition. Good luck!

starbuckskat

I don't really like fruits or veggies either, I try and try to make them in ways I like but don't really get anywhere. I've had lap-band surgery, so protien is really my focus. Mornings I do eggs and veggie sausage (I actually do manage to get spinach in there, I can't taste it over the sausage) or greek yogurt and almonds and an apple with natural peanut butter. Lunch is usually tuna or turkey on a whole wheat pita. Dinners are often chicken or pork tenderloin and a little brown rice. I think it's possible to lose without F&V, though a vitamin supplement is probably a good idea. A lot of lean protien and a little of whole grains is working for me. Good luck!

Thanks for the support - I do make smoothies with some protein powder and yogurt, along with a small amount of some fruits and yes, even a little baby spinach thrown in there. As long as it is pulverized into unrecognizable nothingness I can usually handle it. I like V-8 as well. But to sit down and eat a sald with nasty salad dressing or a plate of broccoli makes me want to hurl

elyelyse

many people report that when they cut out a lot of the rich carbs and sweets from their routine, fruits and vegetables start to taste better.

I think a few people mentioned "sneaking" them into your food, and I hope this doesn't sound like a silly suggestion but, lol maybe do a little research on techniques parents use to sneak the fruits and veggies to their kids.