What do ya do when you don't like fruits and veggies?

I was never a big veg eater and when I was growing up tehre was only limted fruit varieties. (Limited veg too - I never saw a pepper until the 1980s!)

Do you like frozen peas/broad beans? How about tinned fruit/berries? As long as you drain them and don't buy varieties in syrup they are not too calorific. I don't like big lumps of veg on my plate, but chopped up in a shepherds pie or a pasta sauce is fine, or make a soup and blitz it so there's no "lumps". Or how about in a fajita? (just keep the cheese/sour cream low!)

I'm not a big veggie eater either. I know it takes a few minutes (6-7) but I have a strawberry, banana & OJ smoothie every morning for breakfast with a scoop each of Green Super Foods, Flax seed & Hemp Protein. That way I know I'm getting some healthy protein, fiber & veggies every day.

We were made to eat a wide variety of healthy foods as children also and sometimes sat there hours, much of the food was fresh from our garden or allotment and home cooked. As an adult I was extremely picky until I got sick, partly through my poor lifestyle choices. I retrained myself, first time I opened a can of salmon I was literally gagging now I eat it in certain dishes and I really do enjoy fresh trout. I don't love all healthy food but I have learned to enjoy some and tolerate others. I am never going to want to bite into an apple nor eat a side of veggies and I really struggle with the texture of squashes and root vegetables cooked, but a fruit salad and canned evaporated milk or savoury meal with a tasty sauce I can deal with.

For you I don't know whether you are trying them often enough, research suggests you need to keep at it don't expect to enjoy them the first time or after eating them once every five years. Or if you have negative associations with the GERD and healthy foods. Or if you are not really trying, if the veg is hidden really it is your choice to pick at the food or make an concerted effort. You don't retrain your palate by continuing to eat sugary and salty junk, why is that still in the house when you are trying to eat better? A smoker or junkie or alcoholic rarely does well knowing their drug of choice is in the next room.

Other than that I don't know what to say, if you read your own post you have cleverly dismissed all logical arguments - you know full well you won't change without putting those foods in your mouth, over and over again. Some people change in many ways in middle age, they go back to university, they get divorced and run off with a younger model, they have gender reassignment, they sell everything and travel the world, they quit drugs/ alcohol/ smoking. Others get busy dying. Either you are ready to make a change for life or you are going to carry on seeking short term solutions, a diet just until you have lost the weight. IMO consider counselling or hypnosis to change your attitude to food.

We can eat potatoes, bread, corn, watermelon and dairy when we are getting healthy or managing our weight. The body needs a wide range of different foods and nutrients to feel satisfied and for health. It's about how you cook and serve them, about portion control because all those foods except natural dairy turn to sugar in the body very quickly. If you see food as filling an emotional need, solely about pleasure and don't see it at all as fuel or accept that your body is not a trash can you won't change. Is this more about the healthy foods not triggering the reward centres in the brain, not releasing the 'happy' chemicals, maybe even about food addiction? Are you self medicating with sugars and other high glycaemic index carbs? Why do you expect every meal to be enjoyable and totally satisfying?

I just don't eat them, bananas are okay in a shake, I will do green beans(after 40 years of not) - i do corn. apples are okay, but boring. carrots only if they are glazed. yep, thats about it!:drinker:

I'm 32. I was never a fan of veggies. My mom never forced us to eat them growing up because she didn't like them so they weren't made in our house. My husband on the other hand loves and eats everything.

It took me up until last year before I learned to like almost all veggies. The only way to like them is to eat them. Make them different ways and try and find what works. The only veggie I still have issues with is tomatoes. Otherwise I eat whatever. My mom looks at me like I have 2 heads when I tell her I made a dinner that was filled with veggies. I only wish I had started sooner so that my kid would have grown up eating more veggies. She's now learning to eat them along with me.

As far as fruit I stick to apples, bananas, grapes, oranges, clementines, and pineapple. Anything else I throw in a smoothie and then I don't have any issues with eating it.

Not sure if this was already suggested but, make a monster smoothie aka green smoothie.

You add in fruits and some spinach and you can not even taste the spinach. I have been having one every morning!

We were made to eat a wide variety of healthy foods as children also and sometimes sat there hours, much of the food was fresh from our garden or allotment and home cooked. As an adult I was extremely picky until I got sick, partly through my poor lifestyle choices. I retrained myself, first time I opened a can of salmon I was literally gagging now I eat it in certain dishes and I really do enjoy fresh trout. I don't love all healthy food but I have learned to enjoy some and tolerate others. I am never going to want to bite into an apple nor eat a side of veggies and I really struggle with the texture of squashes and root vegetables cooked, but a fruit salad and canned evaporated milk or savoury meal with a tasty sauce I can deal with.

For you I don't know whether you are trying them often enough, research suggests you need to keep at it don't expect to enjoy them the first time or after eating them once every five years. Or if you have negative associations with the GERD and healthy foods. Or if you are not really trying, if the veg is hidden really it is your choice to pick at the food or make an concerted effort. You don't retrain your palate by continuing to eat sugary and salty junk, why is that still in the house when you are trying to eat better? A smoker or junkie or alcoholic rarely does well knowing their drug of choice is in the next room.

Other than that I don't know what to say, if you read your own post you have cleverly dismissed all logical arguments - you know full well you won't change without putting those foods in your mouth, over and over again. Some people change in many ways in middle age, they go back to university, they get divorced and run off with a younger model, they have gender reassignment, they sell everything and travel the world, they quit drugs/ alcohol/ smoking. Others get busy dying. Either you are ready to make a change for life or you are going to carry on seeking short term solutions, a diet just until you have lost the weight. IMO consider counselling or hypnosis to change your attitude to food.

We can eat potatoes, bread, corn, watermelon and dairy when we are getting healthy or managing our weight. The body needs a wide range of different foods and nutrients to feel satisfied and for health. It's about how you cook and serve them, about portion control because all those foods except natural dairy turn to sugar in the body very quickly. If you see food as filling an emotional need, solely about pleasure and don't see it at all as fuel or accept that your body is not a trash can you won't change. Is this more about the healthy foods not triggering the reward centres in the brain, not releasing the 'happy' chemicals, maybe even about food addiction? Are you self medicating with sugars and other high glycaemic index carbs? Why do you expect every meal to be enjoyable and totally satisfying?

Couldn't have said it better!

I bought a good HAND BLENDER, mine is the TEFAL - TURBOMIX PLUS - 350W (there are others on the market)....
I make veggie soups and fruit smothies....Very simple and healthy!!
I generally make my soup from boiling frozen carrots and cauiliflour and add some chicken stock cubes (melt cubes in some hot water first)
I blend the veg in the pot and water they were boiled in.... makes a custard/ soup texture by adding chicken stock cubes in hot water. They last a few days in the fridge or you could even place some in freezer bags and do a good batch of your favorite.
have a go!!

Juice them!

Either take an multivitamin and or/ mix fruit with veggies in a milkshake. There are also juices like V8 that have the source.

What´s your goal? Do you want to loose weight? Or just eat in a more healthy way?

ummmm, your profile says you're 35, so which is it?

Do you wanna be healthy, that's the question? You have to want to be healthy & eat them, no one can help you but you.

Troll?

My best friend is the pickiest eater I've ever encountered in my LIFE! She has a similar pallet to you...

I stuff her with healthy food when I'm with her because she has a tendency to eat like crap. The best way I get her to eat her veggies is to put them with something and make them taste like candy OR, put them in soup.

1. Chicken and Rice Soup... I load it with carrots, celery and onions and I make the rice on the side. I get her to put in the broth first and from there, she adds as much rice as she wants. That way I know she's getting at least a full serving of veggies in her soup.

2. I make a whole chicken. I use moroccan spices (amazing!) because they are sweet. I use sweet potatoes, white potatoes (or red), carrots and sometimes I will throw in zuccini or whatever else I can find. Because of the spices (mostly the cinnimon I add), the carrots and the sweet potatoes come out so sweet it's like candy-ish.

3. Baked Cauliflower and Broccoli. She is IN LOVE with this and asks me to make it for her everytime I see her. VERY easy and I let her eat whatever else she wants if she eats a good portion.
- get a pirrates dish (or whatever is deep enough) and put in the broccoli and cauliflower broken up
- add oil (preferably extra virgin olive oil or rice bran oil [rice bran promotes weight loss]), salt and pepper, garlic and thyme (preferably fresh)
- get your hands in there and mix it around
- bake @ 350 for about 25-30 minutes or until the veggies are tender (the cauliflower usually gets a bit brown)
- sit for a few minutes to cool off and serve

4. I stuff chicken breast with asparagus and cheese (old cheddar, parm or goat usually) or I use broccoli. If you are good at stuffing the chicken before it goes in the pan, great, if not *do it after the chicken is browned before putting it in the oven.
- make sure the chicken is washed and dryyyyyyy (very important!) dip in egg and then in bread crumbs
- place on HOT skillet with oil
- let cook until golden brown, then flip to make it golden brown on the other side (for the crispiness)
- *if not stuffed - do so now!
- put in the oven @ 350 and let bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked

5. Boathouse smoothies - sweet and lots of veggies and fruit but healthy. http://www.bolthouse.com/products/beverages/smoothies

There's a few suggestions on how I get her to eat up! I can't STAND mushrooms, so sorry, can't help there! LOL

ummmm, your profile says you're 35, so which is it?

Do you wanna be healthy, that's the question? You have to want to be healthy & eat them, no one can help you but you.

Troll?

Something about this thread smells bad.

Is your issue more taste or texture? If taste, I would suggest spicing things up a bit (literally) curry, oregano, ginger, dill or even as simple as salt. Be creative think outside the box. I have been amazed my some of the things people come up with (like honey, ginger, brown sugar spaghetti squash, which I just fixed for my family who would have NEVER eaten squash and they loved it particularly my picky husband who really likes very few veggies) Also, you can juice your veggies and/or fruits really mix things up.

If the issue is more texture, just avoid the soft slimy styles (mushrooms and tomatoes as you had mentioned). You may want more the turgid style of fresh veggies not cooked, eat them raw again can be doctored to your liking with dips (low fat, low cal versions) or glazes.

Worst case, as some have mentioned, drink V8 infusions to get your RDA of fruits and veggies.

I am only throwing out suggestions as I do not have the loathing of fruits and vegetables as you, so if it helps great! If not... sorry I tried!