Veggies, eck!
Coolfloridian
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I HATE veggies (don't judge). My wife loves them and is getting tired of cooking meals that I dont want to eat. (I do it begrudginly because I love her, though). She doesn't want to "hide" them because she likes the flavor. We cannot afford to make two different meals each dinner. Suggestions?
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I feel your pain, I hate them too! There are a very select few that I tolerate, the rest I eat because I love her. I find a good, creamy ranch dressing goes a long way in making raw veggies edible.0
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ALL veggies? seriously? There are like hundreds of them, how can you dislike all of them?
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There is no requirement to eat veggies.
Do eat some plant foods like fruits, nuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, beans and lentils, some grains, pickles, cole slaw, potatoes.
Work it out with her before she gets more frustrated.0 -
You're an adult. Eat the veggies. They are necessary for optimal nutrition and ensuring you are receiving adequate vitamins and minerals.
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You "can't afford two meals" or you're just too lazy to cook/shop for yourself? You don't have to eat the same foods as your spouse. Assuming vegetables are not the entire meal she makes, you could try the parts of her food you like and then fill up on chips or a side dish you make for yourself.0
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Just suck it up. You're an adult. Even my kids eat veggies.0
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Coolfloridian wrote: »Suggestions?
Man up and eat at least some of the vegetables that your wife cooks with your meals.
[quote="Coolfloridian;10119390"... (I do it begrudginly because I love her, though). ..[/quote]
Maybe you're already eating some, if yes, then you can gradually increase the amount you eat.
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jennifershoo wrote: »Just suck it up. You're an adult. Even my kids eat veggies.
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From the looks of your diary, you aren't eating anything!
It is hard to advise when we don't have any idea what you do eat.
What are you having now, a steak with a side order of steak, and fish for dessert?0 -
Have you tried them roasted? Pretty much any vegetable is tasty this way. Just use some oil or pam spray and whatever spices you like. Carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, anything.
A couple months ago we tried a warm shredded brussel sprout/kale bacon salad that is really good, I've made probably 8 times already. My 14 year son eats it.
Another favorite is cooking vegetables in garlic and oil (zucchini is a favorite), then add in some plain canned tomato sauce (and add your own spices) and add cooked chicken.
Are you using fresh vegetables? Canned or frozen often are different when cooked. Try each one and see what you like.0 -
I don't like vegetables either. Bring on the judgement.
How about instead of having veggies everyday, alternate each night with what you love to eat and what she likes to eat?0 -
What if you look up recipes for vegetables that you think sounds good and offer to make them or help make them?
Google is full of interesting recipes if you plop a couple of ingredients into the search. For example my husband couldn't get enough of the panko-breaded asparagus I baked the other day.0 -
Top 3
- Steamed broccoli with lemon and kosher salt.
- Sauteed green beans with cashews and garlic.
- Succotash.
Oh I forgot about carrots an hummus. . .0 -
So don't eat veggies? Take a vitamin and some fiber. Problem solved.0
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Um, how about making a protein, starch and veggie for each meal and you just skip the veggie?0
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Maybe investigate more flavorful ways of cooking them? Roasting is awesome. I just toss the veggies with olive oil and spices and roast them up. Most veggies can also be marinated before roasting for even more flavor. Also, have you tried pressed salads? I have a friend who hates veggies, but because pressed salads have so much flavor, she likes those.0
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Have you tried Flavor God yet? Its this all natural super fresh low sodium seasoning made by this fitness guy. They're so good. It'll make bland veggies amazing. I especially like the garlic lovers seasoning on broccoli and green beans0
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Can't you just take less of the "side" than she does? That's what my hubby does.0
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There is no requirement to eat veggies.
Wrong, wrong. Wrong, wrong, wrong. Actually, humans REQUIRE vegetables for health.
There is so much variety among vegetables and so many different ways to cook them that you are bound to be able to retrain yourself not to reject them out of hand == and you MUST if you intend to "live long and prosper."
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HeidiCooksSupper wrote: »There is no requirement to eat veggies.
Wrong, wrong. Wrong, wrong, wrong. Actually, humans REQUIRE vegetables for health.
There is so much variety among vegetables and so many different ways to cook them that you are bound to be able to retrain yourself not to reject them out of hand == and you MUST if you intend to "live long and prosper."
Humans require what's in vegetables for health, but they don't actually require the vegetables.
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