Q&A for How to Eat Foods You Don't Like

Research shows that eating 20+ different types of plant foods in the stretch of a week can really impact a person's gut microbiome. If you're not a fan of changing up your diet or adding in healthier foods, try to be curious and explore new dishes that have certain new foods in them. Try experimenting with recipes that allow you to hide ingredients—for instance, there was a big TikTok hack about cooking zucchini and blending it into a pasta sauce to get the extra nutrients.

Actually, it is scientifically proven that if you have a serving of that food for 30 days straight, you will either start to like it or not be able to taste it anymore.

Start eating the new foods with what you are used to, and slowly progress into just the new foods. It can take time to get used to a new food. Keep trying it and it should slowly start to taste better over time.

Try breathing only through your mouth. If you don't breath through your nose, you won't be able to taste the food as much. It's like holding your nose when you eat something.

Put it on your fork with another food, or if it's in a sandwich, make sure you eat it with the bread to disguise the texture and taste. If that doesn't help, you don't have to eat it! Although she is your grandmother, she can't force you to eat it! Just politely decline and leave it to the side of the plate.

Most Asian countries do never include dogs, cats and rats in their dishes. And if you are eating out of a restaurant, this will never be the case. Research what is in each dish before you eat, as this may give you some peace of mind.

Make some suggestions for food you do like. Even better, offer to make the meal yourself and give your parent a break from the soup making routine.

There are a million different varieties of cheese, so try and find one that you really like.

Ask your mom to prepare it with different seasonings, or imagine it is something else.

Pretend it is something that you like, or imagine yourself as someone who likes the food. You can also try mixing it with different foods and see how you like it best.

Ignore the name, and realize it's just a vegetable and nothing disgusting like fingers. Tell your mom how you feel, and ask her to be more sensitive to this.

Tell her that the consumption of such a food is uncomfortable for you to eat, and you'd rather try something else.

You can try seasoning it. If you are in private, you can try mixing up the flavors or adding condiments. If you hold your nose, it actually blocks out the taste, or at least some of it. If you really don't like the meal, you can try saying you're not hungry, or just try to eat it, and rinse your mouth with water in between bites.

Try to add other things to the oatmeal, such as dried fruits and berries. You can even add nuts to it. This will offer a different texture to the oatmeal as well as some nice flavors. You can also ask if there is an alternative you can have, like cereal, granola, or an oat bar. Or ask your father if he can talk to your stepmom for you. Your real parent has the real authority over you.

Try to hold your breath while you eat it to disguise the flavor. Or try mixing that food with something else you like or love. Also, try just telling your mom how you feel.

You could bring your own lunch, or just order something bland.

Imagine that the soup is something you like and remind yourself that you won't really throw up. It's all in your head.

Hold your nose shut to help minimize smell and taste, and immediately drink something with flavor afterwards.

You'll survive. Try just a small amount.

Show them the side effects of whatever you're eating. If the effects aren't visible (like a swollen throat), ask them to take you to the doctor for an allergy test.

If something literally makes you sick, you should not eat it. If you mean it disgusts you, you can try some of the guidelines in the article. Or just drink orange juice. You do not have to eat every single food; it's fine to just not eat some things.

Tell the person forcing you that you're a vegan. If he continues to force you, you can try eating a little bit and then saying you're full.

You could add a splash lemon, apple, grape or cranberry juice to add flavor to your water.

You do not have to like every type of drink/food. If you do not like cola, then don't drink it. It's not good for you anyway!

I think it's better to wait, because you may burn your tongue if you try to eat it hot. Drinking ice water will make the burn feel a little better, but it will still hurt.

Try them! That might sound like what all parents say to their children about a food that they despise, but firsthand, it is true. Try everything you don't like more than once, sometimes things get better the second or third time you have them. Be adventurous and persistent and you might find you end up liking things you never thought possible.

Try dipping the cucumber in ranch, or another condiment that you like.

Try eating it alone or try tasting it with other kinds of food. It is good to experiment with food to achieve the taste that you like.

Try mixing up different foods, or finding something that you can modify to make it more enjoyable for you.

It means you're working yourself up to the point your body retches. You may be a little over-dramatic.