Comments on: Help: I Don’t Like Fruits and Veggies! http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/16/help-i-dont-like-fruit-and-vegetables/ Dietriffic Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:34:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Melanie http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/16/help-i-dont-like-fruit-and-vegetables/#comment-15427 Melanie Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:00:07 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/16/help-i-dont-like-fruit-and-veggies/#comment-15427 Tammy, I was trying to get to the bottom of the problem concerning veg eating. I merely cautioned against relying on V8 fusion solely. As a general practice I don't recommend juice drinks. V8 fusion is a fruit and veg drink. I prefer whole, fresh foods, where possible. Obviously, if juice is the only thing someone can tolerate, it's better than nothing. That is what I was trying to find out by asking a few other questions. I take your point about recommending a homemade version, however. Fresh V8-Style Juice Recipe 3 large tomatoes 3 stalks celery 5 carrots 1 small beet 1/4 head fresh cabbage 1 red bell pepper 2 cups spinach 2 kale leaves 1/4 sweet onion 1/2 clove garlic (optional) Simply pop into a juicer, then enjoy! Makes about 5 cups. Tammy,
I was trying to get to the bottom of the problem concerning veg eating. I merely cautioned against relying on V8 fusion solely. As a general practice I don’t recommend juice drinks. V8 fusion is a fruit and veg drink. I prefer whole, fresh foods, where possible. Obviously, if juice is the only thing someone can tolerate, it’s better than nothing. That is what I was trying to find out by asking a few other questions.

I take your point about recommending a homemade version, however.

Fresh V8-Style Juice Recipe

3 large tomatoes
3 stalks celery
5 carrots
1 small beet
1/4 head fresh cabbage
1 red bell pepper
2 cups spinach
2 kale leaves
1/4 sweet onion
1/2 clove garlic (optional)

Simply pop into a juicer, then enjoy!

Makes about 5 cups.

]]> By: Dr. Tammy Connlin http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/16/help-i-dont-like-fruit-and-vegetables/#comment-15351 Dr. Tammy Connlin Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:50:48 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/16/help-i-dont-like-fruit-and-veggies/#comment-15351 I had to respond to this. As a family practice physician, I was discouraged to read that you told someone that something such V8 would not be an acceptable alternative to eating limited or no vegetables at all. Although high in sodium (and they do now often a low sodium version) , V8 when consumed within its expiration date and as part of a healthy diet and knowing to limit sodium elsewhere.....V8 is most certainty a valid choice should one find themselves unable to consume vegetables any other way. You would have been best served to caution against sodium but to approve V8 even perhaps a low sodium one and also to recommend a homemade version that could be made with fresh produce. I had to respond to this. As a family practice physician, I was discouraged to read that you told someone that something such V8 would not be an acceptable alternative to eating limited or no vegetables at all. Although high in sodium (and they do now often a low sodium version) , V8 when consumed within its expiration date and as part of a healthy diet and knowing to limit sodium elsewhere…..V8 is most certainty a valid choice should one find themselves unable to consume vegetables any other way. You would have been best served to caution against sodium but to approve V8 even perhaps a low sodium one and also to recommend a homemade version that could be made with fresh produce.

]]> By: Melanie http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/16/help-i-dont-like-fruit-and-vegetables/#comment-15098 Melanie Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:43:25 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/16/help-i-dont-like-fruit-and-veggies/#comment-15098 Hi Gaby, what happens when you drink apple juice, for example? Can't you eat veg added in with other foods? For example, chicken curry with vegetables? If you are inactive you really need to work on a regular exercise routine. That is important for your health right now and in the future. There's no quick fix for this, you just need to do it. <a href="http://www.dietriffic.com/2011/01/13/regular-exercise/" rel="nofollow">Here's </a> an article on getting started with a regular exercise routine. You have youth on your side, but you need to make the effort now. Hi Gaby, what happens when you drink apple juice, for example? Can’t you eat veg added in with other foods? For example, chicken curry with vegetables?

If you are inactive you really need to work on a regular exercise routine. That is important for your health right now and in the future. There’s no quick fix for this, you just need to do it. Here’s an article on getting started with a regular exercise routine. You have youth on your side, but you need to make the effort now.

]]> By: Gaby http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/16/help-i-dont-like-fruit-and-vegetables/#comment-15054 Gaby Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:34:39 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/16/help-i-dont-like-fruit-and-veggies/#comment-15054 Hi, I'd like to say that I don't eat fruits or vegetables, sadly...I wish I did, but I just don't like them. One time, I tried an apple, by force, but I just ended up hating it more. I really disliked it. The only thing that comes close to fruits or vegetables that I eat is probably sancocho. Its Dominican and has a lot of healthy stuff in it. But its not like I eat it everyday. Anyways, I'd like some advice on this. I'm 16 and getting a little fat on my stomach from no exercise. And I don't like that either. I'm very inactive, so what do I do? :( Hi, I’d like to say that I don’t eat fruits or vegetables, sadly…I wish I did, but I just don’t like them. One time, I tried an apple, by force, but I just ended up hating it more. I really disliked it. The only thing that comes close to fruits or vegetables that I eat is probably sancocho. Its Dominican and has a lot of healthy stuff in it. But its not like I eat it everyday. Anyways, I’d like some advice on this. I’m 16 and getting a little fat on my stomach from no exercise. And I don’t like that either. I’m very inactive, so what do I do? :(

]]> By: Johnny http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/16/help-i-dont-like-fruit-and-vegetables/#comment-14654 Johnny Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:32:44 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/16/help-i-dont-like-fruit-and-veggies/#comment-14654 Thanks Melanie. I'll check it out. At least V8 is something I guess (veggies in my system). Thanks Melanie. I’ll check it out. At least V8 is something I guess (veggies in my system).

]]> By: Melanie http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/16/help-i-dont-like-fruit-and-vegetables/#comment-14626 Melanie Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:11:42 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/16/help-i-dont-like-fruit-and-veggies/#comment-14626 Hi Johnny, The V8 drinks would be an option, yes, but I'm not sure of the other ingredients added to those. Perhaps you could check out the label yourself next time you purchase one. Sometimes these drinks are loaded with unhealthy ingredients, too. Another option is to buy a juicer and make your own veg juice. That would really be the best case scenario. Hi Johnny,
The V8 drinks would be an option, yes, but I’m not sure of the other ingredients added to those. Perhaps you could check out the label yourself next time you purchase one. Sometimes these drinks are loaded with unhealthy ingredients, too. Another option is to buy a juicer and make your own veg juice. That would really be the best case scenario.

]]> By: Johnny Adidas http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/16/help-i-dont-like-fruit-and-vegetables/#comment-14548 Johnny Adidas Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:10:02 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/16/help-i-dont-like-fruit-and-veggies/#comment-14548 Hi Melanie, Yeah I'm in that group who doesn't like fruits or vegetables. I like the idea of blending them in other things you like, I might try that. What about getting them through drinks, like V8? I can manage the small cans because I can down them fast. Would that work? Hi Melanie,

Yeah I’m in that group who doesn’t like fruits or vegetables. I like the idea of blending them in other things you like, I might try that.

What about getting them through drinks, like V8? I can manage the small cans because I can down them fast. Would that work?

]]> By: A good diet program for someone who does not like lots of different foods? | Diet Plans That Work http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/16/help-i-dont-like-fruit-and-vegetables/#comment-13934 A good diet program for someone who does not like lots of different foods? | Diet Plans That Work Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:05:16 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/16/help-i-dont-like-fruit-and-veggies/#comment-13934 [...] to lose that last stubborn bit of weight! I am exercising now, and I don't do sweets or soda. I don't like fish, and I don't like a lot of things I have seen in the big fad diets. (South Beach ,...baby recently, and can't lose the last of the weight. I haven't been able to exercise for a long [...] [...] to lose that last stubborn bit of weight! I am exercising now, and I don't do sweets or soda. I don't like fish, and I don't like a lot of things I have seen in the big fad diets. (South Beach ,…baby recently, and can't lose the last of the weight. I haven't been able to exercise for a long [...]

]]> By: Benefits Of Juicing - Healthy Eating Tips http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/16/help-i-dont-like-fruit-and-vegetables/#comment-13717 Benefits Of Juicing - Healthy Eating Tips Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:25:26 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/16/help-i-dont-like-fruit-and-veggies/#comment-13717 [...] struggle to get of all your fruit and veg quota in each day, or you don’t particularly enjoy eating them, juicing may be a good way to add them to your diet, or to try fruits and vegetables you normally [...] [...] struggle to get of all your fruit and veg quota in each day, or you don’t particularly enjoy eating them, juicing may be a good way to add them to your diet, or to try fruits and vegetables you normally [...]

]]> By: Melanie http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/16/help-i-dont-like-fruit-and-vegetables/#comment-12328 Melanie Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:02:09 +0000 http://www.dietriffic.com/2008/02/16/help-i-dont-like-fruit-and-veggies/#comment-12328 Hi Anne, Vegetables really are the best option for your nutrients. But, if you know you are not eating enough, try taking a multivitamin which doesn't contain more than 100% of the RDA/ RNI for each nutrient. Hi Anne,
Vegetables really are the best option for your nutrients. But, if you know you are not eating enough, try taking a multivitamin which doesn’t contain more than 100% of the RDA/ RNI for each nutrient.

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