Healthy diet for someone fussy.

JC060992
JC060992 Posts: 3
edited January 28 in Health and Weight Loss
I want to improve my diet but I don't enjoy many healthy options.

I'll sticking some chicken on the George Foreman but I need some other ideas.

Give me some ideas ill let you know if like them.

Thanks

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  • Lalasharni
    Lalasharni Posts: 353 Member
    Try this recipe - Its one of my faves
    There are plenty of options on this site!
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/02/slow-cooked-jerk-pork-with-caribbean_19.html
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,687 Member
    Give me a minute and I'll get right on that for you.:smile:
  • MyJourney1960
    MyJourney1960 Posts: 1,133 Member
    why don't you give a list of what you DO eat, that will make it easier.

    Vegetables, fruit, grains, etc that you like or are willing to eat. sometimes, if you want to make a lasting change, you have to "get over" your fussiness and branch out a bit.
  • teagirlmedium
    teagirlmedium Posts: 679 Member
    Seasoning the foods you don't like may help. Mixing the foods you do not like with foods you do like may help. Making the foods you don't like smaller by chopping them up small and then mixing them with stronger flavor foods you do like and or seasoning them can help. Some things in stores are already chopped up and packaged.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 19,000 Member
    Given what gets put into junk food, I always find it really strange when "fussy" eaters are more fussy on simple, clean healthy foods than they are on processed added-to, what-the-f-is-even-in-that foods. Then I believe it is more a matter of taste buds being used to being overstimulated and your body being accustomed to the various satisfaction reactions to that food.

    I'd suggest googling your favourite "unhealthy" foods and seeing if you can find recipes for "healthy" versions. there are so many things you can do to meat, veges, potato etc which makes then tasty. "Healthy" doesnt have to be bland and boring.

    And yeah, a list of what you like would be better than "suggest things and I'll say if I like them" - pretty sure you should be doing more of the work than us.
  • JC060992
    JC060992 Posts: 3
    Okay, I'll post what I like

    Most meats, especially steak and chicken
    Fish, only cod in batter, no other sea foods
    Not a fan of salads, tomatoes and cucumber are fine
    Broccoli, carrots, sweet corn and peas are okay
    Peppers only in red pepper dip (make my own homemade version which is healthier than nandos)
    Most fruits, just never find the time to actually want to eat them.

    Not a fan of currys and spicy stuff and love everything sweet.

    Can't think of much else.
  • JC060992
    JC060992 Posts: 3
    Time also plays a big factor on this
    Working an 11+ hour shift then spending a couple of hours at the gym/pool leaves me just enough time to make my sandwiches for the next day, wash and have something quick and easy to eat (usually not to healthy)
  • elainemorris1982
    elainemorris1982 Posts: 104 Member
    some ideas

    Shepherd pie - mince, carrots, peas, gravy & potatoes
    Yogurts - make your own - 100g of natural yogurt, strawberries & apple or add your own fruits
    Smoothies - 100g of natural yogurts. 150ml of milk, banana, strawberries & berries or whichever fruits you prefer
    Soups - easy to make I can give you recipes if you want
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Okay, I'll post what I like

    Most meats, especially steak and chicken
    Fish, only cod in batter, no other sea foods
    Not a fan of salads, tomatoes and cucumber are fine
    Broccoli, carrots, sweet corn and peas are okay
    Peppers only in red pepper dip (make my own homemade version which is healthier than nandos)
    Most fruits, just never find the time to actually want to eat them.

    Not a fan of currys and spicy stuff and love everything sweet.

    Can't think of much else.

    so just eat all those things in moderation so you have a calorie deficit, throw in a bit of exercise and you are good ot go!
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