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How do you try eating healthier foods when they cause me sensory-issues? (piefed.world)
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For contexts, I have sensory issues with foods where I find it difficult to encourage myself eating as much of the variety. My diet isn't exactly healthy and it tends to be processed food I eat which is often my 'Safe Food' as it doesn't have a terrible taste and textures for me. Not the best but it's okay-ish where I at least I have ate something rather than have nothing at all.

I want to try break that habit so I can try to be healthier as well as not worried about eating food with other people beside my family. Hoping it means I will reduce spending money on takeaways as it does eats my money as well.

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[–] Steve@communick.news 9 points 17 hours ago

Processed foods are not universally bad for you. Some are healthier than others. The idea is to try a bunch of the better ones, see which you like.

As far as unprocessed foods. Apples tend to be very consistent. There are lots of kinds. Find one you like (mine is Honeycrisp) get lots of those for quick snacks.