Whether it's the texture or a heightened sensitivity to bitter flavors, some people really just don't like veggies. How to get the nutrients you need when you can't stand vegetables:
We’re all familiar with the image of the freckle-faced kid who refuses the bite of broccoli. But the truth is, some people never outgrow a distaste for vegetables. That’s especially true for folks with a heightened sensitivity for bitter flavors. For others, it’s a texture thing. And some former picky eaters may just never have gotten around to really trying veggies, much less buying and cooking veggies.
So, before I get into veggie substitutes, let me make a case for vegetables . I hope you’ll consider a couple of things: There might be some vegetables that you’d actually like. “Vegetables” is a big category with a wide variety of different flavors and textures – so by dismissing the entire food group, you might be missing out. There’s a whole lot more to vegetables than iceberg lettuce salads and mushy, overcooked green beans. Roasting gives crispness and brings out veggies’ natural sweetness. Some veggies – like snap peas, bell peppers, and carrots – are sweet, not bitter.
If you’re still not a fan, here’s some comforting news: You can get the same vitamins and minerals from fruit. For example:Potassium is found in artichokes, broccoli, and bok choy – and in nectarines, kiwi, and pomegranate.
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