I hate salad...what to do?

[150tolose]

I have tried to eat salad, and no matter what(with the exception of
Thousand Island dressing & Ranch dressing with lots of sugar in it) I don't like it...and I wish I did....its good for you! . So I have to ask...what do you
all do to make your salad taste good?

Oh, on a brighter note, I made the mock danish this morning and OMG< it is
good. I used Stevia because I don't like Splenda.

I also don't like fish, so tuna fish won't work for me(I think I have a latent allergy because even just the smell or maybe the thought of it makes me
wanna puke(tmi)...

Anywayz, so far day 1 is going good...except I am craving Coke but the mock danish gave me a little bit of a happy start >>>
Day 1 down.....many happier ones to come. Anne

[not2late]

Re: I hate salad...what to do?

There are 21 veggies on the "salad list", including mushrooms, peppers, cucumbers, etc. (Induction Acceptable Food List, Ch 11, DANDR 2002). Also all the salad vegetables, including the lettuces, can be cooked. They do not have to be eaten raw. In fact, I prefer cooked mushrooms and peppers.

Here's a thread I posted a very long time ago about the "salad" vegetable preparations:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...read.php?t=415

[2big4mysize]

Re: I hate salad...what to do?

you never have to eat salad if you don't like it. fix your veggies any way you want that is legal grill them make soup from them whatevr just eat them.

[Recital Mom]

Re: I hate salad...what to do?

Hello 150tolose!

Don't despair. I enjoy veggies sauteed in a pan and then I add two eggs to the pan for my breakfast. I'll sprinkle this with some ground flax seed and salsa. Fabulous!

I also enjoy snacking on plain lettuce. It's crunchy and keeps you busy - without filling you up and making you uncomfortable. Wash and cut some lettuce, put it in a bag, and bring it in the car with you for a snack!

[imgonnagethin]

Re: I hate salad...what to do?

Hi

Like the others have said, you don;t have to eat your veggies as salads, but I think you will find that once you are cured of your sugar cravings, you should give some of the homemade salad dressings a try and see if your taste buds have changed - I know that for example I used to drink Diet Coke like it was going out of fashion, but now even the smell makes me feel nauseous!

Kay

[amiee2006]

Re: I hate salad...what to do?

I love salad and veggies, especially now. Once your body is rid of sugar and you haven't had it...veggies taste sweet. So even if you dont like the taste now, try it again in a couple of weeks! Your in for a treat! Something I normally do not eat is celery but for the past week , oh my, I love it because to me it is sweet!



good luck girl!

[Thinlizzie07]

Re: I hate salad...what to do?

Last night I made stuffed green pepper with onions, mushrooms, celery and tomatoes. I threw an egg in there for good measure and covered everything in tomatoes from my garden. I've been nibbling on it since last night and there are SOOOO many veggies in there! Yes, raw salad is good for your but any veggies are better than no veggies, so just eat what you enjoy!

Liz

[Bren]

Re: I hate salad...what to do?

Hi 150tolose! and welcome to the board!

Side note here: I just happened to see your on Metformin....... that is actually a good thing as it is one of the drugs that can actually help your weight loss.

Salad vegies do not necessarily mean "salad"

Celery stuffed with cream cheese (one of my favorites!)
Cukes as a vehicle for dips.
Zuchinni as a vehicle for dips.

As you can tell I LOVE vegies used to dip! Any dips you like?

Stir Fry's.............yummy!

And there are about a bajillion ways to eat any of the vegies.

Think outside the box! How about Taco Salad? Chicken Ceaser Salad?

Vegies in an omlette?

Expand your vegie horizon...... you just gotta get creative!