My girlfriend is an extremely picky eater! How can I get her to try new foods?
I know how irritating that can be. I had a boyfriend years ago that was a picky eater. I would get on him about it all the time. He said that he couldn't help it. He also said that just looking at some foods, just turned his stomach. I don't think there's anything you can do about it. It's a psychological problem. Let it be. If she got hungry enough, I beleive that she'd get over it.
What to do about my extremely picky eater?!?
My son is sooo picky its starting to get very frustrating. He won't even try new things and sometimes he won't even eat what he normally would eat! I actually think its starting to effect his health. He is 30 months old and only 27 lbs and 33 inches tall. The last month he has randomly woke up in the middle of the night throwing up and I wonder if its because he's not eating enough.. Because even when he does eat he doesn't eat much! Last night he was throwing up and he has had diherriah today but so far today the only thing he has had to eat was 1 and a half bananas! And its going on 5 o clock! I tried offering him toast, jello, chicken and noodles (laugh anyways) he wont eat any of it wont even give it a chance! Yesterday the only thing he ate all day was some biscuits and gravy. Now matter how much I offer him he won't eat.. and he def won't try new things what do I do?! Just not give him anything else until he tries what I have fixed etc? Like even when I try something new that I know he will like he won't even try it! The other day I made tater tot casserole and I knew he would like it but it doesn't matter because he wouldn't even try it! I hate this :(
How do I get my extremely picky teen child to eat?
First things first - every person is different and have different tastes. You have to acknowledge that your “picky teen child” has his tastes and that’s OK.Now, I’m not a picky eater. I can eat pretty much anything. But I know a lot of people that are picky eaters too. The best way to deal with this kind of people is to let them choose what they want, but present lots of different foods for them.I know this is a lot harder when we are talking about our children. We want them to thrive and to eat everything! But they are people too and they have tastes that we have to respect. Even so, we can’t just let them don’t eat anything - there’s a very interesting technique that is called “habituation”, that might help you.It works like this - everyday, for at least 3 weeks, the picky eater have to eat a little bite of his dreaded food. Just a bite, no more than that. Sure, you don’t have to force them to do so - they have to accept this challenge! And it really can be only a little bite. After 3 weeks of daily eating that, more than likely the picky eater will be habituated to the taste and will likely eat that kind of food!Now, don’t try this on “strange” food - no need to habituate your kid to eat livers or tripes. But common food like zucchini, peas, rice, beans… all those can be habituated. And if they are prepared properly it’s very likely that your kid will even like it!The main thing to remember here is that people are entitled to dislike some food. Heck, I hate jackfruit. I tried it, but I see no reason to be habituated with it. But it’s very important to have a healthy relationship with your food!Eat a variety of plants, not too much meat and you are good to go! And it’s OK if you child doesn’t like brocolli - there are lots of options besides it!
What are some restaurant tips for an extremely picky eater?
I'm a picky eater. I used to be a lot pickier but I've mellowed with age. I've learned how to deal with it in a very low stress way, which I think is what you're looking for here.Step 1I always eat something before going to a place where unknown food will be provided. If you aren't that hungry, you can get by on water and snacks until you get home or go somewhere else.Step 2Don't complain about it. Part of the stress and anxiety for me comes from feeling like I'm making a scene or making people uncomfortable. If I don't draw attention to it, people tend to not notice and if I'm not that hungry I can get by with an appetizer or some bread.Step 3Be nonchalant. Sometimes people will pick up on it and apologize or try to help. I find it easiest to just give a broad smile and let them know I'm fine and I enjoy their company and that's the important thing.Step 4Enjoy your new-found freedom. No more stressing out about what type of cheese they use, is there mayo on that or what if everything is gross. I'm good, happy, comfortable and ready to enjoy the social aspect no matter what the food options are.I hope that helps you as much as it helped me!
What do you think about adult picky eaters?
I know I shouldn't judge. If I'm being honest though, I am definitely judging.I'm not talking about having preferences or things you just don't like. I'm talking about a situation where the foods you won't eat greatly outnumber the foods you will eat.I have a friend who won't eat anything white. What? I have another friend who will only get chicken. We nicknamed him Petey Pollo.Honestly, it seems immature, as if there was some arrested development at some point. I didn't like mushrooms. tomatoes, onions, anchovies, spinach, or Brie cheese when I was kid but I have grown to love all those foods. In fact, trying new foods is one of my favorite things to do, especially since I travel so much. There's plenty of things I don't enjoy but that's a pretty small list in comparison to what I do enjoy.I guess on some level, being picky seems more like a psychological issue than a simple matter of preference. I ordered a Mediterranean olive plate once, and it had the usual assortment of olives, roasted peppers, pickled vegetables, sardines, and bread. My buddy who was with me made this ugh yuck! face when it arrives at the table. I asked if there was one thing on the platter he'd at least try. He wouldn't even try the bread because it was brown. But I was the grossed out face he made to the whole platter that kind of got on my nerves. It wasn't as if we were eating monkey brains out of a skull. He simply wouldn't even sample anything. I think many Americans see something like es cargot as the ultimate disgusting food, and being American myself, I can relate to the idea that eating slugs is disgusting. Having tried it, however, I've come to really enjoy it. I mean, garlic butter anyone??? Yum.I hope the picky eaters don't take offense. I would never publicly shame anyone or stop being friends just because they have some food issues. But inside, at the table, I'm silently judging you.
I'm an extremely picky eater and I'm 20 years old. How can I stop this?
Assuming you don't have any allergies, the key is to insist. Pick an item that is close to one of the things you actually like and have it everyday/a few times a week. While eating, think “humm, tasty!!”. I know it sounds weird but it worked for me! Choose one item at a time so you don't become overwhelmed.I hated mango, but my family went crazy every time we had one at home. I wanted to be part of the fun so I just ate a bite with them. Eventually it started to taste good.I also forced myself to like tea because I wanted to be fancy during tea time at my grandma's; and beer, because I was in college and it looked refreshing on a summer's afternoon.In all cases the switch happened without a warning: weeks or months hating it and one day it just tasted good!What I learned to like so far and why I did it:Peas, carrots, corn- because they looked good on the platebeer, tea, mango - already explainedchocolate- everyone else loooved itsquid/octopus - healthy protein, smelled good.Unseasoned cherry tomatoes - no time to prepare elaborate snacks on week long field workOatmeal breakfast - the only option during the month long stay in the jungleIn all cases the trick was persistence, so good luck!! :)
2 year old extremely picky eater. Will only eat ramen noddles?
I hear you. My son Loves ramen noodles. They nutritional value is extremely low but you can mix some veggies into them. If he refuses them like my son did than just offer him something else but not plain noodles. I started giving my son gummy vitamins with his meals which make sit at least somewhat ok but I stopped giving him the noodles after a while and just put normal food in front of him. A lot of it ended up on the floor but once he figured out I didn't give into his demands anymore he adjusted his eating habits rather quickly and now at least tries foods. We don't offer him anything else anymore and if he doesn't eat he has to wait till the next meal. Don't fill him up with milk. Milk is a food not a drink. You will have to power struggle with your son and he will throw plenty of fits but if you want to change how he eats you have to be consistent
I'm a picky eater but I want to try new foods. How can I gain confidence to fulfill this goal of mine?
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