Fruit & Vegetable + general diet recommendation for a very picky eater

Nutrition Q&A [Moderated]
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Hi Jordan,

I’ve recently been trying to get back into weight training and would be happy to get some recommendations as for what can someone who is a very picky eater do in terms of getting the appropriate nutrients from fruits and vegetables. The only fruit I eat is an apple, and the only vegetable I eat is a cucumber (I have tried other fruits and vegetables though I am a very picky eater in general and could not even think about eating any other fruit or vegetable on a regular basis).

Is it possible to “get away” with eating say 2 apples a day combined with a healthy and balanced diet otherwise? (My diet itself isn’t very varied since I am a very picky eater, though the foods I do consume are usually healthy options and I manage to hit the appropriate macros for my goals).

Are there any nutrient supplements I should be taking to accommodate for not consuming enough fruits & vegetables?

And in general, is it bad if my diet is not very varied and consists of pretty much the same foods consistently, even if those foods are healthy? (For example, whole eggs, cottage cheese, chicken breast / other less lean options of chicken such a thigh or a drumstick, rice, lean ground beef and pasta make up most of my diet, which I then supplement with a protein bar and a protein shake a day).

Thanks in advance for any help!

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Is it possible to “get away” with eating say 2 apples a day combined with a healthy and balanced diet otherwise? (My diet itself isn’t very varied since I am a very picky eater, though the foods I do consume are usually healthy options and I manage to hit the appropriate macros for my goals).

There seem to be unique health benefits from fruit and vegetable intake that surpasses this level, so I kind of doubt it.

Are there any nutrient supplements I should be taking to accommodate for not consuming enough fruits & vegetables?

At this time, the evidence does not support the use of nutrient supplements to replace fruits and vegetables for health outcomes.

Not having a varied diet is fine, but you should eat more fruits and vegetables.