You Dont Like Your fruits and Vegetables?
Momwasix
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What to do if you
dislike fruits and
vegetables
For those who dislike
most fruits and
vegetables, unfortunately
there is no magic pill
which can take their
place. Eating a variety of
different coloured fruits
and vegetables is essential
when it comes to
achieving optimum
health. Without adequate
intake we put our bodies
at risk for certain
diseases, illnesses, and
possibly even vitamin and
mineral deficiencies.
1) Go with what you
have initially
If you already enjoy
eating particular fruits
and vegetables, this a
good starting point. My
advice would be to
regularly serve the
vegetables and fruits
which you enjoy, and then
try to increase the variety
of your intake little by
little. It’s important to try
out new varieties as often
as you can – there really
are so many to choose
from, you’re sure to find
something you enjoy!
2) Try out new
methods:
Remember, that some
vegetables can be
disguised in meals -
Grate carrots or
zuccini into curries
or stews.
Mash white beans
into minced beef.
Blend vegetables and
add to pasta sauce.
Experiment with
different styles of
cooking -
BBQ, or roasted
vegetables taste very
different to boiled,
or steamed
vegetables.
Try eating your
vegetables raw for
extra variety, and
crunch.
For quick cooking
options, vegetables
can be microwaved
in a little water .
If fresh fruits and
vegetables are too
expensive -
Opt for those that
are in season, as they
tend to be cheaper.
Have a selection of
frozen and canned
(choose low salt/
sugar versions)
vegetable options, as
these are also
acceptable.
Keep a supply of
frozen and canned
(in natural juices)
fruit for quick and
easy desserts, or
snacks.
Mealtimes –
For lunch always try
to have a salad with,
or in, your sandwich,
for example dark
green lettuce,
peppers, tomatoes,
onion, cucumbers,
and grated carrot
etc.
Take care with
sauces, dressings,
and other
condiments etc as
they tend to be
either high in fat,
sugar, and salt, or a
combination of all
three. Try flavouring
your foods with
herbs, spices, olive
oil, lemon juice etc.
For dinner try
adding some mixed
vegetables (fresh or
frozen) to noodles/
potatoes/pasta/rice
dishes, and serve
along with lean meat,
beans, or egg dishes
etc.
Ultimately the
responsibility lies
with you as to what
you put into your
body. Therefore, if
unhealthy foods are
served, choose for
example to eat
chicken and
vegetables, and opt
not to have the
French fries. If you
still feel hungry have
a slice of wholegrain
bread, and a piece of
fruit afterwards.
Check out my article,
A Visual View of
Serving Sizes Using
Everyday Items, to
learn about portion
sizing.
Eat well at work to help
you reach your fruit and
veggie portions:
Have a piece of fruit,
or fruit salad, on
hand for an easy
mid-morning snack
Prepare sliced raw
vegetables, as a mid-
afternoon snack.
dislike fruits and
vegetables
For those who dislike
most fruits and
vegetables, unfortunately
there is no magic pill
which can take their
place. Eating a variety of
different coloured fruits
and vegetables is essential
when it comes to
achieving optimum
health. Without adequate
intake we put our bodies
at risk for certain
diseases, illnesses, and
possibly even vitamin and
mineral deficiencies.
1) Go with what you
have initially
If you already enjoy
eating particular fruits
and vegetables, this a
good starting point. My
advice would be to
regularly serve the
vegetables and fruits
which you enjoy, and then
try to increase the variety
of your intake little by
little. It’s important to try
out new varieties as often
as you can – there really
are so many to choose
from, you’re sure to find
something you enjoy!
2) Try out new
methods:
Remember, that some
vegetables can be
disguised in meals -
Grate carrots or
zuccini into curries
or stews.
Mash white beans
into minced beef.
Blend vegetables and
add to pasta sauce.
Experiment with
different styles of
cooking -
BBQ, or roasted
vegetables taste very
different to boiled,
or steamed
vegetables.
Try eating your
vegetables raw for
extra variety, and
crunch.
For quick cooking
options, vegetables
can be microwaved
in a little water .
If fresh fruits and
vegetables are too
expensive -
Opt for those that
are in season, as they
tend to be cheaper.
Have a selection of
frozen and canned
(choose low salt/
sugar versions)
vegetable options, as
these are also
acceptable.
Keep a supply of
frozen and canned
(in natural juices)
fruit for quick and
easy desserts, or
snacks.
Mealtimes –
For lunch always try
to have a salad with,
or in, your sandwich,
for example dark
green lettuce,
peppers, tomatoes,
onion, cucumbers,
and grated carrot
etc.
Take care with
sauces, dressings,
and other
condiments etc as
they tend to be
either high in fat,
sugar, and salt, or a
combination of all
three. Try flavouring
your foods with
herbs, spices, olive
oil, lemon juice etc.
For dinner try
adding some mixed
vegetables (fresh or
frozen) to noodles/
potatoes/pasta/rice
dishes, and serve
along with lean meat,
beans, or egg dishes
etc.
Ultimately the
responsibility lies
with you as to what
you put into your
body. Therefore, if
unhealthy foods are
served, choose for
example to eat
chicken and
vegetables, and opt
not to have the
French fries. If you
still feel hungry have
a slice of wholegrain
bread, and a piece of
fruit afterwards.
Check out my article,
A Visual View of
Serving Sizes Using
Everyday Items, to
learn about portion
sizing.
Eat well at work to help
you reach your fruit and
veggie portions:
Have a piece of fruit,
or fruit salad, on
hand for an easy
mid-morning snack
Prepare sliced raw
vegetables, as a mid-
afternoon snack.
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