I have just been informed that I am prediabetic. I am 64, have quit smoking and am a little overweight. Taking exercise will not be a problem, but diet may be. I have cut out sweets and chocolate so that's not a problem. However, I absolutely detest cooked vegetables with the exception of peas, runner beans, French beans and any types of pulses. I live in Spain, and in the summer, salads are not a problem. Does anyone have any suggestions that may help please?
Vegetables
- Thread starter Barjac
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I'm much the same, hate cooked "green veg"
My answer has been as you mention - lots of salad, and some fruit from the lower sugar/carb end of the fruit family - mainly lots of berrys - strawberrys, blackberrys etc
Mat
My answer has been as you mention - lots of salad, and some fruit from the lower sugar/carb end of the fruit family - mainly lots of berrys - strawberrys, blackberrys etc
Mat
I expect young children not to eat their veggies, but you obviously don't fall into that category
Was it the way veg was prepared and served, when you were young, that put you off ?
Not sure whether you're asking as a consumer only, or a preparer of meals.
I can eat loads of veg, not overcooked. Our mothers (those of us now in our sixties etc.) often cooked veg to death. So we've had to learn to re-appreciate it.
Also, learn to literally 'spice' up your veg. Curry is a favourite for me
With your current position being 'detest' you may have to work at this
Geoff
