My wife cannot eat vegetables. She literally gags if she puts one in her mouth. This includes fruits. Obviously this is not a good dietary habit. My question is, is this an eating disorder that is treatable or is it all in her head? Should she see a dietitian or a phsychologist or is there nothing they can do for her? And has anyone else had this problem? We have spent hours a time with a plate of veggies and fruits in front of her and she has tried so hard to eat them. She knows its irrational but can't seem to do anything about it.
2006-12-20 04:32:47 · 2 answers · asked by ToeCancer 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Not an eating disorder but more like a likes disorder. She doesn't like them. Not good for healthy but not impossible to manage. Does she like meat? Watch those breads. White bread is like glue in the stomach and just clogs up everything. It can be a texture issue. Some people cannot stand certain textures and that can be an eating disorder.
2006-12-20 05:37:07 · answer #1 · answered by Skeeter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is completely psychological unless she is allergic or something, this can be tested with blood tests.
I was round a friends house once and i detested the smell/look and taste of Brocolli but they suddenly dumped the biggest branch on my plate, it was the freshest greenest and best looking i've ever seen. I gave it a try and loved it, from now on, i love it and always eat it when it is offered.
Maybe the best way would be to offer it to her in the best way possible. It also may grow on her overtime. Just keep offering it to her, on children, it shown that if they have a choice then they wont eat it and begin to dislike it. But if there is no option, they they wont 'get a chance' to dislike it.
I hope this helps
Nat
2006-12-20 12:49:02 · answer #2 · answered by ricerfuel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋