Fruits and vegetables are a common part of diets because they are low in calories and can help you bulk up your meals without increasing caloric content. For those who don't want or can't eat veggies and fruits, however, cutting calories may prove a bit more difficult. Still, there are plenty of diet options for those who prefer to avoid greens when trying to lose weight.
Step 1
Try a low-carb diet. Low-carb diets focus primarily on proteins such as meats, dairy and soy or tofu. True low-carb diets restrict all grains, but you can adapt the plan to fit your own taste and preferences.
Step 2
Eat a variety of foods to get the nutrients you're missing out on by avoiding fruits and vegetables. Fruits in particular are a good source of carbohydrates, so you will need to ensure that you get your energy from somewhere else if you're avoiding them. Whole grains are a good option, since they are converted into sugar more slowly than white flour and simple carbs, thus minimizing cravings and facilitating your weight loss efforts.
Step 3
Eat mostly foods that are closer to their natural state. Overly processed foods tend to be higher in fats and calories. Nuts, seeds and whole grains are good options. Cut down on fast foods, pastries and fatty snacks such as chips.
Step 4
Find low-calorie snacks you can use to bulk up meals and replace veggies and fruits as snacks. Good low calorie snacks include hard boiled eggs, nonfat cottage cheese, sunflower seeds, hummus, protein bars and low-fat yogurt. If you eat olives or bean salads, those could be good options as well.
Tips and Warnings
- If the reason you don't eat vegetables or fruits is that you don't like the taste of them, you could always try finding ways of "hiding" them in your food. Chopped veggies can be added to sauces or soups and you use frozen or canned fruits if you don't like the flavor of fresh ones. Even if you decide later on that you don't like them anyway, it's worth a try.
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