Is it possible to overcome dislike for certain foods?

Question

When I was little I know I liked tuna fish sandwiches, but I would literally puke if I tried to eat fish now. I also have this problem with most cheeses with the exception of things like pizza, cheesecake, or cheeze-it crackers or cheese puffs. Mayo is another food I'm not fond of, but not to the same extent as fish and cheese. Is this a mental thing or what? Is there anyway I can get over this? Is this something I can control?

Answer 1

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Your question doesn't specify your age but I can tell you from personal experience that when I was young I didn't eat: tomatoes, peas, peaches, cantaloupe, fish, strawberries, onions, and many more things.

A few years after I moved out on my own I discovered that there are very few foods (liver for one) that I won't eat. I don't love every variety of fish but I do like many of them including yellow fin tuna, cod, salmon, and more.

The bottom line is that you should keep an open mind and give things a try. If they "gross you out" you should wait a few years and try them again. I think that if a food is prepared well there would be a lot less foods most people would dislike.

Answer 2

yes it is possible....just eating small amounts until you like it. It worked with me and tomatoes.

Answer 3

hey dont worry, its very a common problem
Even i hv problem with some foods..but u know wat i got over it. One day I just forced myself to eat the food that i hate the most. I ate once..an all my hatred vanished. the reason is once we eat those..we will know why we hate that food..
-- If u still dont like it then u will not eat it again and will not have any doubts in ur mind abt the food.
-- If u like it then u will feel like trying it another time.
I dont like cheese too...so wen i forced myself for a cheee sandwich..i knew why i hated it....its because of the weird taste.

Answer 4

Put something on them such as salsa; soy sauce; A-1; etc. It really does help. And don't forget garlic powder. Garlic can REALLY change the taste of something.

Answer 5

Yes its possible. When I was a little kid I hated eating certain foods. Now it ends up that I actually like those foods. I think when you get a little older you expand your options and your taste buds change..