picky eater here
sasham1991
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Anyone know of some awesome, great tasting recipes I should look into? I cant take the soggy texture of cooked veggies just so you know. Veggies I do like are limited. I love fruit and steak. I'm not the best when it comes to detailed cooking, seems like a lot of work and time. Suggestions?
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Eat what you always do, in moderation, at a deficit.0
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It's the moderation part that can be hard lol0
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Liftng4Lis wrote: »Eat what you always do, in moderation, at a deficit.
This.
My suggestion is, if you're wanting to try new things/veggies/whatever, is to try them at least 7 different ways before you decide you don't like them. Go on a veritable food adventure! Make it fun! Doesn't have to be complicated.
Veggies don't have to be soggy. Try steaming them instead of boiling? I get frozen veggies in steamable bags and they're never soggy and taste great.0 -
Liftng4Lis wrote: »Eat what you always do, in moderation, at a deficit.
This.
My suggestion is, if you're wanting to try new things/veggies/whatever, is to try them at least 7 different ways before you decide you don't like them. Go on a veritable food adventure! Make it fun! Doesn't have to be complicated.
Veggies don't have to be soggy. Try steaming them instead of boiling? I get frozen veggies in steamable bags and they're never soggy and taste great.
Thanks for the input, I have tried them steamed too just not too my liking, raw just tastes better.0 -
You can also try stir-frying fresh veggies for just a few minutes.0
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sasham1991 wrote: »Liftng4Lis wrote: »Eat what you always do, in moderation, at a deficit.
This.
My suggestion is, if you're wanting to try new things/veggies/whatever, is to try them at least 7 different ways before you decide you don't like them. Go on a veritable food adventure! Make it fun! Doesn't have to be complicated.
Veggies don't have to be soggy. Try steaming them instead of boiling? I get frozen veggies in steamable bags and they're never soggy and taste great.
Thanks for the input, I have tried them steamed too just not too my liking, raw just tastes better.
Have you tried the steamable veggies made by Birds Eye Steamfresh? Most of them come flavored. Like teryaki broccoli or wasabi peas. I find them quite tasty and not too terrible on calories.0 -
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I've tried that I don't like it but thank youhealthygreek wrote: »You can also try stir-frying fresh veggies for just a few minutes.
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sasham1991 wrote: »Liftng4Lis wrote: »Eat what you always do, in moderation, at a deficit.
This.
My suggestion is, if you're wanting to try new things/veggies/whatever, is to try them at least 7 different ways before you decide you don't like them. Go on a veritable food adventure! Make it fun! Doesn't have to be complicated.
Veggies don't have to be soggy. Try steaming them instead of boiling? I get frozen veggies in steamable bags and they're never soggy and taste great.
Thanks for the input, I have tried them steamed too just not too my liking, raw just tastes better.
Have you tried the steamable veggies made by Birds Eye Steamfresh? Most of them come flavored. Like teryaki broccoli or wasabi peas. I find them quite tasty and not too terrible on calories.
No I havent tried them specifically, but I've had sauces on my veggies before. If that's the same0 -
Thank you! I'll check it out0 -
i roast most of my veggies. . gives them a different taste and texture.0
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How about awesome dips for your raw veggies?
https://www.pinterest.com/crowsroostprims/ww-skinnytaste-hg-sauces-sides-appetizers-%2B-dips/0 -
If you like them raw, then eat them raw. My 19 yo son really only likes raw veggies (only cooked ones I can think of are corn on the cob and roasted potatoes), so that's what I serve him. Raw broccoli, green beans. He even eats uncooked frozen peas.0
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Yeah I just gotta get out of my bad eating habits, can be hard when I've been this way since I was prolly 17 or 18, cuz then I could buy my own food lolIf you like them raw, then eat them raw. My 19 yo son really only likes raw veggies (only cooked ones I can think of are corn on the cob and roasted potatoes), so that's what I serve him. Raw broccoli, green beans. He even eats uncooked frozen peas.
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sasham1991 wrote: »
Yeah I just gotta get out of my bad eating habits, can be hard when I've been this way since I was prolly 17 or 18, cuz then I could buy my own food lolIf you like them raw, then eat them raw. My 19 yo son really only likes raw veggies (only cooked ones I can think of are corn on the cob and roasted potatoes), so that's what I serve him. Raw broccoli, green beans. He even eats uncooked frozen peas.
So eat the vegetables raw. For now, start with the pre-washed and convenience bagged ones in the produce department. Eat them raw. Dip them in hummus or something, if you like. What vegetables do you like? I find cherry tomatoes, sweet red peppers, broccoli, small/thin asparagus, cucumber, lettuce/greens, carrots, celery, snap peas, and snap beans are all very edible raw with or without something to dip them in.0 -
sasham1991 wrote: »It's the moderation part that can be hard lol
If it were easy, no one would have any weight to lose. Of course it can be hard - nothing easy is worth doing.
Step #1 is to stop thinking there are "good foods" vs. "bad foods." Eat what you want, track the macros/calories, stay within your limits, and lose weight. Voila! No, it won't be a piece of cake, pun intended, but you either want it or you don't.
You might find over time that you're willing to eat something that you're not crazy about because it's more filling than something you think tastes really good. I'm all about volume, and I'll admit I sacrifice flavor from time to time if it means I get to eat a bunch of food without going over my macros. However, I leave plenty of space for things I enjoy - waffles, ice cream, peanut butter, etc. It's all about finding the balance that works for YOU. We can't give you the secrets, because there are none. It's trial and error.
Also, what exactly is wrong about eating vegetables raw?0 -
Why are your veggies soggy?0
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Why are your veggies soggy?
It's subjective. "Soggy" to one person may be "perfectly steamed" to another.
If you like raw veggies, eat them raw. Marilyn Monroe ate raw carrots next to her cooked meat.
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A lot of people like Skinnytaste for recipe ideas:
http://www.skinnytaste.com/
Also, for meal plans with recipes that fit within a particular calorie budget, you could try Eat This Much. It lets you customize for different dietary patterns.
https://www.eatthismuch.com/
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dahhhhhling wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Why are your veggies soggy?
It's subjective. "Soggy" to one person may be "perfectly steamed" to another.
If you like raw veggies, eat them raw. Marilyn Monroe ate raw carrots next to her cooked meat.
I don' think so. I think soggy is soggy. Some people like soggy I guess. I prefer lightly steamed.
But that wasn't really my point. My point was: learn to cook vegetables properly, and learn to cook them to taste.
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"Picky eater" is not a condition, it's a choice that you have reinforced over your lifetime. It's on you to find a culinary lifestyle that suits your tastes and needs, or not.
For me, i've found it much easier to cut down on portions of calorie dense meats and fruits and bulk up with fibruous vegetables to make my daily caloric goals more satisfying.
I've also done research into alternates, like swapping quinoa for rice to get that extra filling protein and fat from my grain, or like cutting WAY back on beef and increasing my chicken consumption.
Quit using your pickiness as an excuse, and instead challenge yourself to be a bit more adventurous as you develop a new, healthier lifestyle.
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"Picky eater" is not a condition, it's a choice that you have reinforced over your lifetime
That is the most untrue thing I have ever heard ..ever. And I am going to assume you are not a picky eater.
I do not eat vegetables, like at all. They are gross. (to me)
so if you are just trying to eat healthy, I have no advice, however I have lost almost 28 lbs just eating smaller portions and different variations in my food.
in fact this week if you flip through my diary I had papa johns, dennys, and IHOP. I still lost 1.8 lbs.
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Buy fresh. Roast. YUM.
For me, I'd rather have the extra calories from oil and have my veggies taste like garlicy goodness.
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Get yourself a gallon ziplock. Put 4oz of cut up broccoli, 1 garlic clove diced fine, 1/2 TBSP olive oil, salt and pepper. Seal the bag. Shake like mad. Foil line a baking sheet. Pour out contents. Bake for 20 minutes. Take out and enjoy. I do this with Asparagus, Cauliflower, and Brussel Sprouts too!
BTW. I hate canned or frozen veggies. If I'm gonna eat it, it better be fresh.0 -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avoidant/restrictive_food_intake_disorder
Recognized condition. Symptoms, if they are interfering with life, can be lessened with cognitive behavior therapy.
I am thinking that people with ARFID have a highly sensitive gag/disgust reflex. From a Darwinian point of view, it might come in handy to have a few picky eaters in the tribe. In case everyone (save one) chows down on mysterious gourd stew.0 -
kristen6350 wrote: »Buy fresh. Roast. YUM.
For me, I'd rather have the extra calories from oil and have my veggies taste like garlicy goodness.
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Get yourself a gallon ziplock. Put 4oz of cut up broccoli, 1 garlic clove diced fine, 1/2 TBSP olive oil, salt and pepper. Seal the bag. Shake like mad. Foil line a baking sheet. Pour out contents. Bake for 20 minutes. Take out and enjoy. I do this with Asparagus, Cauliflower, and Brussel Sprouts too!
BTW. I hate canned or frozen veggies. If I'm gonna eat it, it better be fresh.
I used to not like vegetables as a teen and adult. There was just always something lacking. Flavor, texture. Something. Even fresh veggies in a pot roast, let's say, were mushy and gross.
The first things I learned to like as an adult was fresh raw veggies, like I mentioned. Typically in a salad at first. Next I learned how to stir fry things like carrots and broccoli in a stir fry. Then I cut WAY down on my sugar intake, and most vegetables now taste good sauteed or roasted in oil, salt, pepper and garlic. But this didn't happen overnight.
I now ADORE roasted brussels sprouts, for instance, once I learned to make them well. Same with nearly every vegetable I've committed to learning. For brussels sprouts, for instance, roasted in oil, salt, pepper, garlic and then chilled works best for me. Eaten at room temperature after chilling overnight. Add a vinegary salad dressing.0 -
There are so many pretty ways to serve raw veggies. Raw vegan is a "thing" now so there are tons of recipes for all kinds of vegetable dishes that aren't cooked or are just lightly cooked. Pinterest will have tons of suggestions for raw vegan (basically extreme vegetarian) dishes and I'll bet you can find something that contains whatever your list of ok veggies is. Sometimes eating vegetables is all about presentation. If you make them pretty on a plate, then they taste better for whatever reason!0
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When you cook your veggies, only cook them to "crisp-tender". They will cooked and you won't be eating raw veggies, but will also still be crunchy so you don't have the soft veggie texture you dislike. I cook asparagus, green beans, bell peppers and broccoli to crisp tender because I don't like mushy vegetables either. I will also wait to add any tomato that need to be cooked until later in a recipe so the retain some of the structure since tomatoes cook down quickly.0
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Sasham,
Yes, try vegetables roasted. It is simple and they taste different roasted. Cut up vegetables in bite sized pieces, toss with a little bit of olive oil (Measure it), add seasonings, and roast in oven for an hour at 450 degrees. Potatoes and carrots are denser, so I put them in for a short time first before I add other vegetables to the roasting pan.
If you separate them into different places on a baking pan, you can taste each one and determine which ones you like the best for future reference. Then you can just roast those vegetables when you want to.
Roast a large amount of the ones you like and store the extra in refrigerator. You can incorporate them into other meals by adding them into an omelette, adding them to a salad, sandwich, etc.
Vegetables I roast include: potatoes, carrots, brussel sprouts, celery, onion, broccoli, peppers, garlic, zucchini, other squash, eggplant, cauliflower, mushrooms, beets, asparagus, green beans, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes.
When I add the oil to the bowl of vegetables before I put them on the roasting pan, I have added thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar. Use whatever you like, though.
I am thinking you might still decide you don't want to do this. Kindly, I will tell you: "Then just start with the vegetables you dislike the least! It is important for your health. Keep eating them anyway. If you do that you will most likely develop a taste for some of them. It may take a while." Read up on the nutritional benefits of vegetables.
My husband grew up in a family that did not eat vegetables! The closest he got to them were the lettuce and tomatos on a McDonald's hamburger. He does not like all vegetables now, but now he does eat many of them. We have been married for 38 years and I want to keep him around as long as I can, so I serve him a vegetable or salad every night for dinner.
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It's not a requirement to eat veggies. At least I hope not or I'm in trouble. I also dislike veggies- especially soggy ones. I do enjoy a good salad at times so I will eat that. I too love fruit. I am a picky eater who becomes even pickier when thinking about weight loss. I find I don't want to waste calories on things I don't really really like. I've had pork chops I've been meaning to cook for awhile. They just sit there. I don't hate pork chops but I don't particularly love them either. I'd rather waste my calories on pounds of fruit and some cheese0
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No, it's not a requirement to eat vegetables. But I believe there are nutrients you will not get enough of unless you do eat them. Short term, no problem. But long term, I think your health will not be optimal.
Sasham does want to include some vegetables in her daily meals. She is aware they are good for you and asking for ideas and recipes. And I believe that some of the people, family, I know who have had cancer, may have lived longer if they had eaten better. Many vegetables are high fiber and rich in nutrients known to reduce your risk of colon and other cancers.0
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