Its me. I'm not trying to trick DC into eating it.
I have quite big (for me) food issues. As far as I can remember i have never eaten a piece of fruit. I have eaten carots and onions in things like stew and vegetable soup. Apparently i ate "everything" until i was around 3 years old and then suddey stopped. Probably perfectly normal toddler behaviour but for some reason i never reverted to normal. Diet as a child was cereal, toast and chips. (Then no chips for a long time) i have had hypnotherapy as an adult to address this but it was unsuccesful.
Currently my diet is much better than when i was a child but clearly still awful from a nutrition point of view. I want to fix it but i know from experience it will be a slow, baby step process. I have real issues with texture, anything 'gritty' or seedy is a no. I cant eat rice. My palate is also not used to spicy or strong tastes. I eat bland stuff. (I dont add salt to anything though)
So what vegetable and fruit (i'm going to try one at a time) should i start with to try and improve my diet? And also, what should i cook it with and how? I have next to no cooking skills or knowledge but can read (very clear) instructions.
I cant express how much i am afraid of gagging on food so anything with bits or lumps will be a no initially. I also cannot stand the smell of bananas so wont be trying those either.
I know this probably sounds ridiculous to you all but please be gentle as food is a massive source of emotional distress for me. "Just eating it" doesnt work. I was force fed as a child (because i wouldnt eat) and it really is going to take tiny steps for me to get anywhere with this.
Thank you if youve got this far.
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What fruit and veg would you suggest for someone who has never had either?
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SurlyCue · 17/11/2015 21:48
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