Picky eaters?

Question

What do you feed someone who is sooooo picky? Its not my kids either.He doesn't like eating chicken,porkchops,HamburgerHelpers,and does not care for trying anything new.What should I do?There is only so many ways of fixing steaks!!!!

It is my husband who is so picky.I have asked what to buy that he would like and his answer is always food,the kind you can eat.

Answer 1

you don't. i hate to say it out loud, but married men are like your kids when it comes to household stuff like that. fix what you want to fix, and if he dont like it, tell him to go to McDonalds!

Answer 2

Do you know what? The human body is remarkable at getting what it needs. I would not worry about "picky" eaters too much, because, over the long haul, they will get what they need. All that's really important is a balanced diet, but that does not mean that every MEAL must be a balanced meal - only the diet OVERALL. But if you want to get him to eat new things, try introducing new foods along with some familiar food that he likes. Don't worry too much if he does not eat ALL of the new food, but tell him that he'll get his steak only after he at least TRIES all of the new food - like ONE BITE of each. Then, give him his steak (I would suggest a portion size that leaves him still hungry), and leave the rest of the food on his plate. It may not happen right away, but I think that you will be surprised how much of the new food that he actually likes, and eats. Then, if he finishes his steak and wants dessert (if you have any prepared), tell him that he'll get his dessert after he tries another bite of whatever he liked the best of the remaining food. Be creative; make a game out of it, though, and you may be surprised at the results. Good luck!

Answer 3

As a mother of two girls (5 & 11), neice & nephew (4 & 2) plus my husband, I am surrounded by a plethora of persnickety eaters. It seems impossible to please everyone and it is very aggravating!

Do NOT prepare more than one meal for this child. If he doesn't want to eat what was prepared for the rest of the family, then he should not be forced to, but you should also not give him something else to eat. He will not starve after missing a single meal, and providing alternatives to the prepared meal will just cause more problems later. It is also time-consuming for you and can cost extra money.

Another thing to keep in mind is that the child is trying to be in control. If you curtail to his wants, he has gotten the better of you and will continue to manipulate any situation he is in with you.

Also, limit snacks during the time he is with you. When time comes to eat dinner, put it in front of him and say, "This is what we're having for dinner. I hope you like it," and then walk away. Carry on with positive dinner conversation. If the child doesn't eat it, don't make a scene and don't give him any other food.

When I was growing up, Mom made dinner. We ate it, or went hungry. There was no separate meal of chicken fingers, or mac&cheese, or hotdogs. There was a wonderful dinner, prepared by Mom, and too freaking bad if you didn’t want to eat it. And we NEVER went hungry. I might have picked the beans, mushrooms and tomatoes out of my chili....but I can assure you I never starved....

Plus, picky eaters lead to something even worse... PICKY ADULTS!!!

Answer 4

Perhaps find out what they like - perhaps consult their mother to see what they ate as a child. Then stick with the basic comfort foods. And then make changes on those. For example, they like grilled cheese sandwiches - well, mix it up and put a different kind of cheese. They like steak - mix it up with different rubs or marinades. Make it so that they are still eating basically the same food they like, just "jazzed up" a bit.

Answer 5

I would ask him what exactly he does eat... then try and make something from that combination. I'm thinking this person may be a kid your baby sitting and if it's that it will be rough, but there is only so much that you can do! Ask the parents what he/she usually eats, and they should provide it if you have to go so much out of the way to please this person! If it's a picky guest well then they can eat at their own house haha... goodluck

Answer 6

Thats way to picky, I would probably say eat it or starve.

I suppose baked fish is also out of the question.

Smoked sausage??

SMOKED SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA

1/2 pkg. onion soup
1 c. rice
1 pkg. smoked sausage
1 onion
1 1/2 c. water
Salt and pepper to taste

Split and cut sausage into small pieces. Fry with onion until brown; add water, rice, and onion soup. Salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook on low flame for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally. Shrimp can be substituted for sausage.

Answer 7

Maybe you can try introducing new things to him in a fun way, like letting him help prepare meals with you in the kitchen or cutting things up or decorating them in fun ways, or even giving them 'funny' names.

If all else fails.. candy bribe!

haha just kidding, hope that helps!

Answer 8

My daughter used to be like that.....I got so tired of making chicken nuggets and hot dogs!!!

Then I just started saying "try it right now - one bite or you have to go to time out" and you know what? 90% of the time she liked it. Now she eats anything. All I have to say is "just try it!!!"

Getting him involved in the cooking does wonders too. How can he dislike something that he's so proud of himself for having helped you make?

Answer 9

Sounds like it's time for him to make his own food. I mean if he can't tell you what he likes what are you to do??? Difficult folks sometimes piss me off. LOL.....

Answer 10

Tell him if he doesn't like what you cook for dinner he's welcome to do the cooking for the family instead of you.