i hate it, but i must eat it...?

Question

i REALLY hate vegetables since i was a kid..now i'm a teenager..n i hate all kind of vegetables..but, i'm too slender now n i think it is because i do not eat vegetables because i ate a lot n i'm still like this..so what should i do to like or LOVE vegetables?

Answer 1

drink v8 juice and take an english course

Answer 2

There is a myth going around that you need to eat tons of vegetables to be healthy or to get all your vitamins and minerals. The fact is though, the body does not know the difference between vitamins from vegetables or vitamins from things that are just as natural.

I would suggest you try eating more legumes, low sugar fruits, cereals, seeds, and nuts. That stuff has most all of the vitamins you miss by not eating vegetables. If need be, try drinking a vitamin water every so often too. Its probably not needed but if you is worried it wont hurt.

Answer 3

Okay, so two ideas:

1) Veggie tempura. Everything tastes better fried. Not the best choice, but if you need an intro to the world of veggies, bust out that oil and get crackin'! After this, slowly work your way into the veggie world; don't just grab some swiss chard or other dark leafy green because those are sort of daunting veggies.

2) On a more serious note, there are several books out there now that explore how to hide veggie in food so your kids don't know they are there. A recent one was just written by Jerry Seinfeld's wife, so go check em out on amazon. They might help you find recipes that taste good to you and have the nutrition of veggies.

Answer 4

Saying you "hate" vegetables, is like saying you "hate" colors. There is such a wide variety of delicious vegetables, that it would be silly to judge "all" vegetables based on something you tried as a child. Soggy green beans and mushy peas are not all there are. Try some sliced kohlrabi in a salad-its crunchier than a potato chip, and full of nutrients. Mashed parsnips, cauliflower, or turnips with some fresh butter, sea salt and pepper are more interesting than plain old mashed potato. Raw baby carrots, cucumber, crisp radishes, and brocoli dipped in ranch dressing or hummus makes a great, healthy snack. Asparagus, lightly steamed and topped with lemon, butter and parmesan cheese is a delight. A squash, cut open and baked with maple syrup and butter is like a gift from the heavens. Expand your horizons, for petes sake. Don't judge all veggies based on a few bad ones. Take a walk through a farmers market and look at all the wonders of nature. Try a yellow pepper, stuffed with rice or quinoa. Open you mind, little one! There are loads of healthy options out there. To say you "hate" ALL vegetables is very narrow minded! Why not check out a vegetarian or vegetable cookbook from the library? You might be surprised at how much you LOVE veggies, if you just give them an open minded chance!

Answer 5

Well, I don't think you're slender because of not eating vegetables, if anything, eating vegetables keeps you slender (and I envy your slenderness, haha).

Try eating healthy but high-calorie foods. Stir in a handful of flaxseeds into your oatmeal to double the calories; cut slices of avocado into sandwiches or layer avocado on top of salads (a single medium avocado is 400 calories - about 1/5 of my own daily caloric requirements. If I ate 5 of them I wouldn't have to eat again all day =P).

I'm afraid your body is genetically predisposed to be a certain size and weight; and since you are a teenager your metabolism is at its fastest. Besides, forced weight-gain isn't a good idea anyway; it's unnatural and unhealthy. Try to exercise a little and maybe build some muscle, so you look more athletic rather than bony (if you are like, super-thin, like Kiera Knightley skeletal).

Answer 6

I used to have this same issue. Except with just mushrooms and tomatoes. You can try making dishes you might enjoy with the vegetables you dont like in the recipe somewhere, and slowely just do things that have more of a vegetable taste, ease your way into it. Or try steaming or grilling them. You can do that with garlic or other seasonings. Also try rice with vegetables, or stir fry, thats always good. Goodluck! If you want any recipes or other tips feel free to email me

Answer 7

a good sour cream dip makes even the worst broccoli delicious. a good incentive for me is learning about all the nutrition that exists within specific vegetables. then i feel like i'm doing myself a disservice by foregoing them.
your body might just continue to be slender no matter what you do - i don't imagine eating vegetables will make all the difference. probably just growing into your twenties will solve the "too slender" problem.

Answer 8

It is hard to change your taste buds to love or like certain foods. What you can do is get some book recipes for example "Greens Glorius Greens" by Johnna albi and Catherine Walthers, and try out the recipes to see what you can tolerate. You may have to get the recipe book By Jessica Seinfeld, called "Deceptively Delicious" cookbook which hides certain veggies in food. It is not vegetarian or vegan but I am sure you can substitute.

Answer 9

the most commonly avaiable vegetables have very little to no fat so you are not going to gain a lot of weight by eating them. Starchy ones such as potatoes can work though. If you really think you should have veggies (don't forget fruits too), then integrate them with other foods for added flavor. If you eat meat, try stews and casseroles. if you don't, try stews and casseroles anyway but without th meat. substitute with diffrent herbs, spices and seasonings. Cheese sauces seem to be a favorite too for hiding the taste of veggies.

Answer 10

It's possible you haven't had them cooked correctly. But after I went vegan, I learned to like other veggies, although I can't tolerate bitter ones. Zucchini has to be cooked a certain way for me to be able to eat it.

Dipping raw veggies in hummus or salsa is also a way to enjoy vegetables. Or make a pureed vegetable soup to blend the flavors.

Answer 11

I doubt you have tried all the vegetables in the world. You need to experiment I am sure there is atleast one vegetable you will like. Or try different recipes using vegetables.

For example: I hate eggplant but I love Eggplant Parmesan. I hate artichokes but there is a restaurant in town that makes the best stuff artichokes - the only place I'll eat them...