Since ARFID1 and ASD are pretty common together, I’d figure there would many of us in here that share similar issues with eating. Those of you that relate to ARFID, what are some strategies you use to maintain a healthy diet?
1: Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a feeding or eating disorder in which people avoid eating certain foods, or restrict their diets to the point it ultimately results in nutritional deficiencies. This can be due to the sensory characteristics of food, such as its appearance, smell, texture, or taste; due to fear of negative consequences such as choking or vomiting; having little interest in eating or food, or a combination of these factors. People with ARFID may also be afraid of trying new foods, a fear known as food neophobia. Wiki
I relate a bit. Like @[email protected], I have found something simple-tasting and nutricious that I can always eat when I don’t want to eat but know I should: meal shakes and bars. They are rodiculously complete (including every vitamin and mineral known), and come in various simple tastes (vanilla, chocolate, apple pie). My go-to brand is JimmyJoy. They’re also vegan. All you need is to mix (for shake) or drink (for bars) water with it. And have a toilet nearby as the fibre content is high. They’re not super cheap but they are super easy fast and healthy so it works for me. They also have a milky liquid form now. I think Huel is similar.