HELP!eat clean & healthy but hates veggies/fruit/seafood!?

Alright, this message goes out to everyone.. I pretty much hate a lot of veggies... the only ones i eat are usually no no's like corn and potatoes... i do like broccoli but its gotta be cooked.. and it cant be plain. i like iceburg lettuce but i hate other lettuces.. the darker they are the worse it is for me to chew. I like onions, green, white, yellow and red i could eat them cooked or even raw- love raw. I love tomatoes. Love sweet potatoes, garlic, mushrooms, olives...

Fruits i like- apples with no peel, strawberries, sometimes i like grapes, lemons, the occasional orange/tangerine, avocados, peaches, pineapples..


and absolutely NO seafood.. ive tried so much and i hate it all.


so thats it ladies and gentlemen... How the hell do i eat better when i hate so much stuff and like so little??

I pretty much cant think out of the box lately and plan a menu... suggestions are sooooo welcome!!!

Just start to learn to like vegetables and stop being picky.

Alright, this message goes out to everyone.. I pretty much hate a lot of veggies... the only ones i eat are usually no no's like corn and potatoes... i do like broccoli but its gotta be cooked.. and it cant be plain. i like iceburg lettuce but i hate other lettuces.. the darker they are the worse it is for me to chew. I like onions, green, white, yellow and red i could eat them cooked or even raw- love raw. I love tomatoes. Love sweet potatoes, garlic, mushrooms, olives...

Fruits i like- apples with no peel, strawberries, sometimes i like grapes, lemons, the occasional orange/tangerine, avocados, peaches, pineapples..

Solution? Keep eating those things. I don't see the problem here.

Nothing wrong with potatoes, cooked broccoli or iceberg lettuce. Mushrooms, olives and sweet potatoes are good. I'd be surprised if you didn't like bell peppers since you like tomatoes - srsly, they're delicious.

and absolutely NO seafood.. ive tried so much and i hate

Then don't eat seafood.

If you don't like seafood, eat other meat. If those are the fruits and vegies you like, eat those. Do you have a gluten allergy or anything that prevents you from eating grains, nuts, seeds and legumes? Do you have an allergy to lactose? It seems to me like if you add some dairy, legumes, nuts, and lean meat to the things you've already listed, then you have the makings of a fine, healthy, nutritious diet.

I have problems with veggies and fruit. (I'm kinda picky) too, but I eat the ones I like.. I hate salad...tried tons of different types so I replaced it with a veggie i like so I have cucumbers with grape tomatoes.

Try sweet potato...it's better for you, but if you dont like it don't force it.

If you eat stuff you don't like and force it down, then you will give up. Try something new or try a recipe to see if you might like it cooked over raw.

Eat the fruits and veggies you like.

How about a few eggs..or whole grains...greek yogurt...a little milk

You CAN change...AND you will, Now (voluntarily) or Later (out of Necessity).

This true for so many of life's challenges. Well said!

To OP... No worries. Its great that youre trying different foods. You don't have to eat seafood or cauliflower to eat clean and healthy. Just keep trying new things and stick to what you like. Best wishes!

Alright, this message goes out to everyone.. I pretty much hate a lot of veggies... the only ones i eat are usually no no's like corn and potatoes... i do like broccoli but its gotta be cooked.. and it cant be plain. i like iceburg lettuce but i hate other lettuces.. the darker they are the worse it is for me to chew. I like onions, green, white, yellow and red i could eat them cooked or even raw- love raw. I love tomatoes. Love sweet potatoes, garlic, mushrooms, olives...

Fruits i like- apples with no peel, strawberries, sometimes i like grapes, lemons, the occasional orange/tangerine, avocados, peaches, pineapples..


and absolutely NO seafood.. ive tried so much and i hate it all.


so thats it ladies and gentlemen... How the hell do i eat better when i hate so much stuff and like so little??

I pretty much cant think out of the box lately and plan a menu... suggestions are sooooo welcome!!!

You just have to be creative and have an open mind.... Everyone thinks clean eating is boring and limited.... But honestly it's not..... I eat white potatoes about 3 times a week after lifting.... I Recently cut out bread just because i am eating a high fat diet now...

Veggies : I steam pretty much EVERYTHING! You can get frozen veggies in a microwavable bag which makes it easier. Try green beans, brussel sprouts(even my 8 year old brother likes them....), carrots, brocolli, cauliflour, and the list just goes on.....

Fruit : Mangos and grapefruit are really good for fat loss, apples, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, theres just a toooooon!

Seafood : If you really don't like it then don't eat it! Get your protein from chicken breasts, lean meats, and protein powder!

Like i said... It is really not that hard to eat healthy... You just have to keep an open mind! Plus your taste buds will change the more you eat good foods.... You will like them more and more, as long as you stick to it!!!

How bad do you want it...?!?! THEN STOP MAKING EXCUSES!

I don't like/eat seafood either so I have no tips for you there. But, when it comes to fruits and veggies sometimes combining something you don't like with something you do (over and over and over) can train your tastebuds to like that flavor too. It can also create a positive association with that food making it easier to like. But, if you don't feel like learning to like different foods then stick to foods you enjoy and find recipes to change them up. You don't HAVE to eat anything you don't want to. :-)

Ooooohhhh, Nikki....I could have written your OP! I'm pretty open minded, but there is no forcing my taste buds to accept foods I don't like, and since I've been on this planet for 53 years, I've tried them all. But hey, see my ticker? You CAN lose weight and be healthy without being a clean eating, vegan, or paleo follower. While I envy their commitment, I know I will never be them, and if I try to emulate them, I will only end up discouraged and fall off the wagon....so I just do the best I can. And that's all YOU can do, too.

For those of us with extremely picky tastes, it CAN be hard to eat healthy, so you just have to try to eat healthiER! You have a decent list of vegs and fruits you DO like, so do some research and find recipes that include your likes. Make some substitutions you can live with (diet bread for regular bread, egg whites for regular eggs, sugar substitutes for raw sugar, etc.) that will cut calories yet satisfy your tastes. If you are a "texturephobe" like I am (can't stand the feel of certain foods, like oatmeal, in my mouth), try something else that you CAN tolerate (I now eat Cream of Wheat instead).

Can't stomach some veggies unless they are cooked to mush and covered with cheese? That's OK....try the lo-cal, low fat cheeses or a tablespoon of melted Cheez Whiz lite. Need butter? Try Becel Light or other substuitute. Gotta have milk? Use skim or try Silk or almond milk...not bad! Corn and potatoes aren't necessarily no-no's - they both offer great vitamin/potassium benefits - so have at 'em. I use light sour cream, chopped chives, and imitation bacon bits on my baked taters!

Remember portion control and get a scale to be spot-on when you measure.

Anyway, you get the picture. Just do what you can and ignore the naysayers. After all, this isn't about them....it;s about YOU.

Not to be harsh, but you're a grown woman, so suck it up and just eat vegetables and fruit. You're not going to be healthy without eating a plethora of fresh produce, and taking a supplement isn't a substitute for real food. You listed a bunch that you DO like, so start with those and work up from there. The whole "But I'm a picky eater! Ew vegetables!" isn't really acceptable past age 10.

Funny, but "suck it up" is something I hear on the playground a lot. *eyeroll*

My mother-in-law is 86, never eats fruit, and the only veggie she eats is an occasional potato becuase she hates any others, period. She weighs 100 lbs and stands 4'11" of pure adreneline, wears glasses only for reading, and walks 1.5 miles every day. She has never, ever been in the hospital and visits her doctor for yearly physicals. Doc says Mum's BP is normal and she shows no signs of diabetes. Oh, and she drinks an ounce of her brandy every night along with her piece of chocolate. Suck THAT up.

... Juicing is a good way to start

Fill your diet with as many veggies and fruits as you can (of the ones you like of course) and make sure you're getting a variety. Also, keep trying new things! There are so many different veggies out there that you're bound to come across something you've never tried before and keep experiementing with different ways to prep them. Usually you'll find SOME way that you like most veggies. Also, I have a smoothie with Vega One protein powder first thing in the morning. It's loaded with lots of goodness, including 3 servings of dark leafy greens. Which is great because if I have a bad day where I don't eat as much good stuff as I should, I know at least I got that!

Not to be harsh, but you're a grown woman, so suck it up and just eat vegetables and fruit. You're not going to be healthy without eating a plethora of fresh produce, and taking a supplement isn't a substitute for real food. You listed a bunch that you DO like, so start with those and work up from there. The whole "But I'm a picky eater! Ew vegetables!" isn't really acceptable past age 10.

Funny, but "suck it up" is something I hear on the playground a lot. *eyeroll*

My mother-in-law is 86, never eats fruit, and the only veggie she eats is an occasional potato becuase she hates any others, period. She weighs 100 lbs and stands 4'11" of pure adreneline, wears glasses only for reading, and walks 1.5 miles every day. She has never, ever been in the hospital and visits her doctor for yearly physicals. Doc says Mum's BP is normal and she shows no signs of diabetes. Oh, and she drinks an ounce of her brandy every night along with her piece of chocolate. Suck THAT up.

Good for her? I wasn't aware that your MOL was the benchmark for all other human beings.

Hmm, sucking it up seems to have gotten you far in your progress here.

I've lost 100lbs. Try again.

But I do love that me telling an adult to eat vegetables and fruits has turned into me being attacked and insulted. Cool!

Not to be harsh, but you're a grown woman, so suck it up and just eat vegetables and fruit. You're not going to be healthy without eating a plethora of fresh produce, and taking a supplement isn't a substitute for real food. You listed a bunch that you DO like, so start with those and work up from there. The whole "But I'm a picky eater! Ew vegetables!" isn't really acceptable past age 10.

Funny, but "suck it up" is something I hear on the playground a lot. *eyeroll*

My mother-in-law is 86, never eats fruit, and the only veggie she eats is an occasional potato becuase she hates any others, period. She weighs 100 lbs and stands 4'11" of pure adreneline, wears glasses only for reading, and walks 1.5 miles every day. She has never, ever been in the hospital and visits her doctor for yearly physicals. Doc says Mum's BP is normal and she shows no signs of diabetes. Oh, and she drinks an ounce of her brandy every night along with her piece of chocolate. Suck THAT up.

Good for her? I wasn't aware that your MOL was the benchmark for all other human beings.

Neither are you, oh very young one who joined MFP in August and has lost zero pounds, according to your profile.

I'm simply saying that there IS no benchmark. There will always be exceptions to every rule, and that is why you have to do what works for YOU and ignore the rest, especially those who compare your choices to that of a child.

For the second time, I've lost 100lbs so far. I only recently started using MFP after using another website for 2 years.

As an aside, is it really effective to throw insults at people in order to prove a point/defend someone else? You don't know who I am or my history (just as I don't know the OP's) but putting someone down based on their weight loss efforts (or lack thereof) can be really hurtful and/or harmful for someone on this site. I understand what you're trying to say, but you're no better by belittling me.

I'm of the belief that people need to eat vegetables and fruits in order to live a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle. Being that I'm a vegetarian, and a bulk of my diet comes from vegetables and fruits, I'm inclined to believe that others should at least try to incorporate fresh produce in their daily lives. There are exceptions to the rule, yes, but there is no denying that fresh produce is healthy and beneficial to ones diet. Sometimes in order to live healthfully, we need to do/eat/drink things that we don't *love*. Do I love to exercise? Not really, but I do it anyway. Do I love chugging protein shakes after a lift session? Not really, but I suck it up because it helps repair my muscles. Not all food is like eating a delicious hunk of chocolate cake, but we eat them anyway.

Not to be harsh, but you're a grown woman, so suck it up and just eat vegetables and fruit. You're not going to be healthy without eating a plethora of fresh produce, and taking a supplement isn't a substitute for real food. You listed a bunch that you DO like, so start with those and work up from there. The whole "But I'm a picky eater! Ew vegetables!" isn't really acceptable past age 10.

Funny, but "suck it up" is something I hear on the playground a lot. *eyeroll*

My mother-in-law is 86, never eats fruit, and the only veggie she eats is an occasional potato becuase she hates any others, period. She weighs 100 lbs and stands 4'11" of pure adreneline, wears glasses only for reading, and walks 1.5 miles every day. She has never, ever been in the hospital and visits her doctor for yearly physicals. Doc says Mum's BP is normal and she shows no signs of diabetes. Oh, and she drinks an ounce of her brandy every night along with her piece of chocolate. Suck THAT up.

Good for her? I wasn't aware that your MOL was the benchmark for all other human beings.

Hmm, sucking it up seems to have gotten you far in your progress here.

I've lost 100lbs. Try again.

But I do love that me telling an adult to eat vegetables and fruits has turned into me being attacked and insulted. Cool!

Attacked, insulted? Please. Your attitude clearly comes out in your posts and you were called out on it. Suck it up I guess.

Girl, I don't care what anyone says about me, but it's ridiculous that people are throwing insults at me for telling a grown woman to "suck it up" and eat vegetables and fruits. This makes you better than me, how?

And insulting someone's weight loss is way more mature and effective than telling someone to eat fresh produce. My bad! :noway: