Yeah, but you can’t live your olife in fear of specific forms of death. Maybe eating healthier will ensure a long and happy pain fre life.
Or maybe we’ll drop dead of a heart attack while jogging (as happened to my Doctor - yes, my incredibly fit and health-conscious Doctor - at age 55).
You never can tell what will do it, so lets at least ensure a cheerful enough time when eating - i.e. eat whatever the hell you want.
Such is my philosophy.
GuanoLad– I did say I meant phobia by the clinical psychology definition. Some psychology terms tend to be used incorrectly, and it bugs me. Like in this case: these posters are describing an aversion to, and not fear of, fruits and vegetables, and moreover, it’s not really affecting any other aspect their lives.
But as the term’s used casually, it’s a phobia… I suppose…
Ignore my anality, ok? 
I like fruts and veggies but at age 40 because I was not getting enough of them causing LOW FIBER HIGH FAT DIET I developed
irritable bowel syndrom what a nasty disease. Started eating my fruits and veggies and did the high fiber low fat thing and began to feel much better in about 3 or 4 weeks. Imho this proves you need these things just for all over health and well being. It only took me about 4 years of a really rotten diet to start feeling very crappy.
Palmer I’ve been thinking about your problem. Is there any way you could pin down what is the worst part of fruits/veggies? For example, if you had chose, would you hate a crunchy food or a soft food more. A sweet food or a bitter food, etc. Possibly by considering these criteria you can try and figure out which fruits/veggies you can approach with the least difficulty. I know I can’t stand food with a soft, pulpy texture. Cooked eggplant and zucchini are right out, squash repulses me. I prefer fresh or lightly cooked firm vegetables. Just giving a personal example of what I’m trying to say…
I’m looking at what you wrote and noticed that potatoes are ok, and apples are your “most-liked/least-hated fruit” to paraphrase Roger Waters.
I’m thinking both of these are bland, and are not “acidic” in their taste. They have a starchy vs. pulpy texture.
Have you tried bananas? How about banana bread with chocolate chips? How about fried plantains (look like green bananas but have a starchy potato-like texture and taste.)
Have you tried other “apple-like” foods, such as:
firm-textured pears
Choyote
broccoli stalk (not as bitter as the “leaf part” – just cut or peel off the tough skin)
Pinapple core (most people throw it away but I used to love it as a kid).
Cauliflower – crunchy and bland.
Kohlrabi, the turnip part not the bitter leafy greens.
Do you like any kind of salad, for example cole slaw? Cabbage is exceptionally good for you. Or small bits of celery chopped up into tuna salad for crunch?
Slightly off topic, but I’m wondering if all the people who eat these types of diets have strong gag reflexes? I have a very strong gag reflex that makes going to the dentist, or even brushing my teeth an unpleasant experience. I’m the same when I have food I don’t like in my mouth… makes me wonder if this has something to do with my eating habits…