If your diet isn't what it should be, it's hard to make big changes all at once. But there are some tricks you can use to help reprogram your taste buds.
- Do things gradually. If you're used to eating pre-sweetened cereal, mix a sweetened variety with non-sweetened, half and half, and gradually reduce the amount of pre-sweetened (example: apple cinnamon Cheerios with plain).
- Make the texture appealing. The brain likes crunchiness - that's why chips are so addictive. So eat veggies raw, or sprinkle something like sunflower seeds or crushed nuts over other dishes like salads to add a texture sensation.
- A little sugar is ok. If you really have problems eating vegetables, try caramelizing them with just a dash of sugar, which helps release their sweetness. Or try sprinkling a little bit of sugar on tomatoes or cucumbers. There are some naturally sweet veggies, too, like sugar snap peas and sweet corn.
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