How To Learn To Love
Vegetables There are tons of articles out there on getting kids to eat their veggies. But getting adults to eat theirs can sometimes be even more of a challenge! Most of us especially in the West don't eat anywhere near enough fruit and veg. This puts us at risk of vitamin and fibre deficiencies, and more serious problems in the longterm. It's estimated that not eating enough fruit and veg kills 3 million people every year. Many people are convinced they don't like vegetables, but people’s tastes can change dramatically. Here's a list of foods my boyfriend disliked when I met him: • Sweet potato • Spinach • Kale • Apples • Butternut squash • Lentils • Some types of bean • Cauliflower • Cabbage
He now eats all of the above without complaint. It makes me incredibly happy to see him getting excited about eating spinach! But how can you change your tastes so dramatically? Trial and error has taught me a few tips that I'd like to share with you.
Take it slow A big plate of broccoli can be intimidating if you're convinced you don't like vegetables. Add more vegetables into your meals a little at a time. Chopping them small can really help, rather than trying to eat big mouthfuls of greens. Trying one new vegetable every week is a good way to slowly build up your intake. This may be better than overwhelming your taste buds with lots of different flavours and textures.
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