The "White Food" Diet | AUTISM + PICKY EATING 

For *years* when people ask me what I like to eat, I've said, "I have the palate of a toddler." Just recently did I realize I'm autistic, and this now all makes sense.

I like eating the same things everyday because it's one less decision to make. I don't burn out on foods quick thankfully.

I experienced significant trauma from my picky eating as a kid 😔 constantly being guilted and shamed into trying food but I would scream and writhe when someone tried to force me to eat it. I wasn’t just “overreacting” I was genuinely terrified of the food being *gross* One time I was eating McNuggets and part of the outer “skin” came off, revealing the meat underneath. I immediately thought it looked like a brain and I was so disgusted that I spit it out and had a meltdown. Didn’t eat nuggets again for like 10 years. I was bullied, called “grilled cheese girl” for my entire childhood… wouldn’t eat at friends houses, events, or field trips unless there was something simple available. It’s definitely embarrassing 😔 I remember getting laughed at for ordering fries at a Chinese restaurant. (On multiple occasions) I’m still very picky to this day and it’s a challenge. Now it’s more around the freshness of food. Or how dry it is. And if it takes long/effort to chew.

POV: I’m an undiagnosed kid on the spectrum eating plain pasta with butter ONLY while growing up 🤣🫶🏼thanks for your videos and the awareness it brings, Olivia!! ♡

As the mom of an also 26 yo w/autism, I've have to adjust my approach to foods with my daughter so it didn't become a battle. I didn't want food to become a negative issue so from early on, it's been eat what you want and we'll figure this out together. As she's gotten older, she's at least trying new foods which to me is a huge deal. If her food item is out of stock, then it becomes an issue because she has a routine to her meals. Your experience with food is something I certainly can identify with as a mom. Thank you for being honest and sharing your journey.

Omg, YES! I have had texture/smell issues my whole life. Growing up in a family who didn’t understand, I was labeled the ‘carbo queen’. I’ve gotten used to chicken breast(with much effort over years), but that’s about it. My friends are kind and when we shop together, they won’t buy a cantaloupe(smell is too much for me). Thank you so much for your videos!

im a 26 year old currently seeking an autism diagnosis (just had all my testing done last week! yay!) and i just wanna say thanks for making this video ❤️ my picky eating habits have definitely gotten better over the years but it has caused me so much distress and embarrassment in my life (and a lot of missed meals). thanks for being you!

Flashbacks to declining invitations to dinners with friends because I was very worried I would not like the food and appear to be an ungrateful guest. Always said I had to be home for dinner and my parents wanted me there for dinner.

I literally ate bean & cheese burritos almost every day of college. That's just one example of my many food troubles and I feel so *validated* right now.

Because most people on the spectrum have damaged gut function, (this is a commonly known fact in the medical community- they say the gut is our second brain and that is where most seratonin is produced as well as other things) we are often attracted to foods that help feed the overgrowth of bad bacteria. Elimination diets and the GAPS diet (Gut and Psychology Syndrome by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride) are good things to attempt even if you believe it is simply a texture issue. It may be difficult but managing to change your gut can have far reaching health benefits and improved mental clarity.

A couple ideas for people that need more protein in their diet but don't like the texture of meat. Bone broth (not stock- bone broth) actually has quite a bit of protein in it & can be used to cook a lot of foods. For people that like white, creamy texture soups cook dry white beans with meat chopped in small pieces (chicken, pork loin or beef- chicken & pork loin will disappear the best due to color) in an Instant Pot until the beans are completely soft. By the time the beans are completely cooked the meat pieces will be soft & tender also. Remove some of the cooking liquid if needed & puree the beans & meat with an immersion blender or carefully in a good regular blender. Can add butter, heavy cream, milk &/or seasoning to get texture & flavor desired. I hope this helps someone.

Lol I’m Italian but absolutely refuse to eat pasta, bread, or cheese. Funny how the plain diet can still greatly vary!

If I could eat just chicken nuggets and fruit I'd be fine. I don't like pasta because it's mushy (I have gluten intolerance anyway) and I can't stand certain "savory" foods because of sweetness (certain breads, american potato salad, baked beans come to mind) but I'm really curious and will try anything. When I'm more depressed and struggling to cope I tend to fall back to the chicken nuggets and nachos diet. My sensory issues are more auditory/tactile for the most part.

Extremely important one that got glossed over is being a super taster. Being a super taster makes bitter much much more intense and can also alter the way foods taste. Junk foods are usually not bitter but many vegetables are

Yet another thing that resonates. I have always been a picky eater. I like most veggies raw, but cooked? Everything about them changes. The texture is slimy, they stink up the house, just no. If broccoli even gets hot on the truck on the way to the grocery store it has a smell I do NOT want in my refrigerator. And hey, since most veggies are actually better for you raw, why should I even bother trying to adjust my tastes? Avocados? Slimy. I’ve actually gotten guacamole accidentally in a food (couldn’t see it), and I even liked the taste, but still couldn’t finish it. Bananas? If they’re SUPER firm, I can eat a few slices (especially with fresh strawberries), but then my throat closes and my gag reflex starts up. Also, it’s just the idea of some foods that turns me off. Yogurt? Something about the word just grosses me out. LOL. I can cook with it but I’m not eating it plain. (And yet for some reason I can eat pudding, so the problem with yogurt isn’t the texture.) Mushrooms? No. They just look dirty and gross. I’ve had foods where they were “hidden” in the meal (like where someone used Cream of Mushroom soup in a recipe) and liked them well enough-until I encountered an actual mushroom piece, then I was done. Peanut butter? Not the regular kind-it’s oily and…slimy. Reduced fat peanut butter is different-the texture is fine (unfortunately it’s also much higher in carbs, which is not good on my low carb diet). I like fish if it’s fried or grilled and flaky. If it’s baked it’s oily and I won’t like the texture. I’ve found that I can bake salmon until it’s cooked through, put it on a paper towel to soak up the oils, flake it up and mix it with something like a tomato/cucumber salad and I like it. Anything to get rid of or mask the oils. And yeah, the ONLY plant I’ve managed to not kill is my 30+ year old Christmas cactus, which has bloomed exactly three times in all those years. LOL.

just dealt with my grandma scolding my eating habits yet again and it made me feel sad so i came on here to find like minded people ❤️ i’ve been a picky eater since birth and on a journey now of learning to eat holistically. it’s especially hard because there are foods i choose not to eat and many foods i cannot eat because of my sensitive stomach. so i have even less variety in my diet 🥲 can’t intake lactose, eggs, or red meat. really trying to expand my palette rn because i wanna be eating nourishing healthy whole foods that are plant based 🌱 so as you can see many roadblocks on this journey 😭 but i’m pushing through. one bite at a time. xtra struggling rn though because chicken was a comfort food and i was eating it almost every day for years and now i’m getting really sick of it so i gotta integrate other sources of protein. i don’t want my body to get any weaker

Always been picky with food here. Weirdly enough, I find it harder to eat vegetables and usually need meat to get it down me (basically the opposite of your issue). 🙃

This is one of my favorite videos of yours so far because its SO relatable to me!! I'm 26 now, went undiagnosed until 24, and I was such a picky eater as a kid. I hated black pepper and wouldn't eat anything that even looked like it had pepper even if it was some other seasoning. I would only eat chicken fingers at nice restaurants and then I would pull the breading off and eat just the meat, b/c of the seasoning. My dad would fuss at me every time. 😔 Love fruit though. But onions 🤢 I don't mind the taste, but I hate the texture so much I filter my spaghetti sauce through a wire strainer into my noodles. Hilariously enough though my male cousin who is also likely Autistic (still undiagnosed) was even pickier than I was. 😂

Oh no. Childhood flashbacks. The utter trauma of being invited to a friend's house for dinner.... I wanted to go but I was terrified they'd serve something I didn't like so I'd just stay home. I'm 42 and still mostly just eat chicken fingers and fries. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Omg! You are so validating me! I do love white foods! Always thought I was so weird 🥹 and Yes, I am Italian, so I cam say the same, in the US is harder for me to find foods to eat. And finally I am exactly the same about Pizza, I order it light cooked and light sauce, when I call to order, they know! 😃

This was so good to hear I grew up being a picky eater but never really seemed to have anything else that stood out to diagnose me with anything. Being 21 now and experiencing more of the world I am wondering if I may be autistic. My sister has an intellectual disability so I think the things I did the were “not normal” were overlooked and still think my parents overlook them now.

I will not touch seafood. I will have a near panic attack if it's on my plate. Can't understand how people can put that smell and texture in their mouths.

Thank you for letting us into your world! You have a beautiful smile!!

Listening to you really helps me understand and support my Granddaughter who is on the spectrum. So appreciate your channel. Thank you for all your sharing.

Hi Olivia! Thanks! This helps. Hope you feel better soon ❤️ Theresa

Definitely sounds like mealtime at our house! My daughter will ask for lasagna for her birthday, but gags at a piece of chicken. Beans are another of her favorites, so long as they're baked beans. Healthy little legumes!

Try Tana Amen's Brain Warrior Way cookbook, you may like these better, God bless you girl! You are loved deeply by God, and so many others! Thank you for your transparency and sharing

This video is so helpful. I’m having my baby evaluated for autism and she won’t eat anything so it’s very helpful to hear some of the things to look for or think about when trying to help her overcome eating issues

Olivia!!! I am so thankful I found your channel. I was diagnosed with ADHD last year, and I as of recently, have realized myself (as well as my dad) are on the spectrum. I am waiting for an official assessment, but in the meantime-I’ve been spending all my time trying to learn everything I possibly can about ASD, and reflecting on my entire life (same thing I did with ADHD). My partner (male, my age, from the same smaller midwestern hometown) wasn’t supportive about the ADHD journey. I didn’t meet HIS idea of what ADHD looked like, so he concluded that my struggles were simply because of my personality. When I got diagnosed, he accepted it. It’s like he wouldn’t believe a word I said until a professional backed it up. Now, with ASD, it’s the same thing. I have never been able to find a good way to “convince” him. I realize I shouldn’t have to convince anyone, anything…that being said….do you know of any resources to educate a NT partner/family member/friend on ASD that isn’t so clinical?

I was a VERY “fussy eater” as a child in the 70s and 80s. Strong smells and “weird textures” were huge dietary turnoffs. My stepmother was deeply offended because I didn’t like “her cooking” because she thought it was because of her as a person. Nope.

I've never really had this issue with textures but I'm with you on the ice water. One thing about people with autism is that we all have some similarities but we are also so vastly different. I love that we are such a weird group! Much love to all my neurodivergent brothers and sisters ❤️

It’s so interesting to hear another perspective of food sensory overload. For me, I can’t handle squishy foods, especially if they’re cold or room temp. This makes it really difficult to eat fruits and vegetables. Bananas and anything steamed are my enemies. My parents didn’t really know how to handle this, so I spent a lot of meals in tears because I couldn’t leave the table until I finished my plate. I’m not upset at them because they were just trying their best, but I think it led to me developing a lot of issues around food and disordered eating habits. In middle school I started broadening my diet and eating new foods on my own terms, and i now eat a much more diverse diet. The trick for me was baking or ban frying veggies to crispy and covering them in seasoning and sauces. I still struggle with eating raw vegetables and basically any fruit that isn’t a berry or mandarin orange, but I’m so much better than I used to be.

I am so glad that you are shedding some light on this because there are so many people out there who either don't understand this or have it and refuse to accept it which as you know can cause a whole host of problems in household. As for your picky eating I am not autistic and I love all kinds of food ethnic food Indian Moroccan Thai real Chinese Southern soul food you name it I love it but I feel bad for you that you will never sit down and enjoy hummus and stuffed grape leaves and very nice Merlot wine but you seem so happy bless you

Hi Olivia , Thank you for your videos and all the information and just being your true self . I have found that autistic people at one point are the most authentic people . Anyhow , i am writing here because you mentioned some kind of earplugs once on a video of yours I cannot seems to find them anymore . :( When you get the time to do mind linking them again as normal earplugs don’t work for me strong enough . So I was super interested ! :) I love your videos and I am sure you will shine a bright light in others young Autistic adults, younger or older . I was diagnosed 7 years ago at 35 y.o . It didn’t help me at all, my family completely rejected me even more than before . Blessings sweetheart and lots of love 💗

I'm glad you did a full video on this because I didn't know it was an Autistic trait. I can only have milk if it's super cold; I put it into the freezer for a while before having cereal. Breads & PopTarts have to be either toasted of refrigerated, not room temperature. Pizza always has to be hot, not cold or slightly warm. I commented on your Autism & Unhealthy Habits video, but I'm not sure if you saw this reply: " This is fascinating that were so similar. My food pyramid mainly consists of bread, cereal, pasta, pizza, crackers, pancakes, cheese, & peanut butter. My friends call me a yeast-atarian because the only veggies I eat are potatoes & corn. I like ketchup, pizza sauce, & pasta sauce, but not plain tomatoes. I like applesauce, but it was incredibly weird when I tried an actual apple as an adult a few years ago. I used to eat pears & bananas as a kid, so I really should try them again. Also, I'm still upset two of my favorite cereals, Product19 & Quaker Puffed Rice, were discontinued a few years ago after being sold for decades. I got most of my good nutrition from them & now don't have as much cereal so I take a Flintstone's vitamin every day. Water makes up over 99% of the drinks I consume. I only have milk with cereal & Gatorade if I'm doing physical stuff outdoors & need something more than water. That's awesome you're a vegetarian! I've been one since I was 16. How long have you been one?" I also take an iron supplement to build up my levels because I want to start donating blood.

I was really picky as a kid and only ate waffles for breakfast, peanut butter sandwiches for lunch (no jelly or crust), and plain dry pasta, grilled chicken, and plain peas for dinner every day for several years. I have also dealt with a plethora of gut health issues that I’ve dealt with my whole life and I know you’ve mentioned gut health issues here and there. I’d love to see you make a video all about autism and gut health and don’t worry about oversharing! I overshare all the time!

Wholly relate...was dx'd 19 years ago, at age 30-and autism was the first label applied to me which actually explained my lifelong struggles with food/eating (learning about sensory modulation/processing disorders was such an "aha !" moment for me).

I'm a picky eater too. IDK if I'm autistic or not though. I can relate with you. Thank you so much for sharing your videos.

Hi, I'm 28, live in the UK and I'm also an autistic picky eater. 😅 I'm hoping your video will make me feel better. I have a beige diet and I'm so fussy with smell and texture of foods. I'm not a fan of hot drinks either but, I'll have a cup of tea every now and then. I have to hold the gagging in when people have ketchup. 🤢

I’m in my 50’s and have had food issues my whole life. Diagnosed very young, the doctor told my mom to just let her eat what she wants. Lol I have never had any fruits or vegetables in my life. Nope, none. Well, ok, anything potato related is ok with me. 😊 mostly I will eat bland foods.

I’m a very picky eater too. I think a lot of the times it’s the taste that I don’t like but sometimes it can also be the texture or temperature

Definitely very similar to you in diet except for meats. I was hated as a child because of the pickiness

Thank you for sharing your experiences with food!! More videos about this are so necessary when discussing autism! It is my 20 yo daughter’s biggest issue. I personally try not to refer to her aversions to temperature, texture, color, appearance, smell etc as “picky eating”. I’d love to see a different set of words used someday. It has a negative connotation and seems to infer it’s a person’s conscious choice to not accept a particular food at mealtime, like it’s willful. I love that you mentioned it’s due to sensory issues! So many sensory challenges are misidentified, especially in school settings, as willful behaviors…and that’s sad. I would have liked if you had mentioned the term ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), especially as your channel focuses on young adults’ experiences with autism. It is no longer a diagnosis in the DSM only for infants or young children with a feeding disorder. Awareness is so important!

You're video was a very interesting perspective from another fellow autistic. I'm 25 right and I was late diagnosed at 15 and didn't realize or got diagnosed at earlier stages. Only ate my 3 "white diet" foods; chicken nuggets, pasta/boxed macaroni, or fries. But interesting enough I've grown out of that stuck diet of mine and want all the textures and flavors (but still go back to my safe foods still)

YOU ARE AMAZING!

Thank you for educating us about Autism God bless you abundantly 🕊☺️🕊

Thanks for the advice about not making people feel bad about their picky eating, my daughter is vegan (not diagnosed) and picky. Can be a challenge at times! 😁

I have never had anything close to a white diet, so it took me a long time to realize that I am a picky eater. I will eat most fruits and vegetables and enjoy flavorful foods, but I'm very particular about HOW I eat things. Cold milk is a must, but it CANNOT have ice cubes in it. If I think the milk smells funny, I cannot drink it, even if someone else tells me it's fine. I will eat the crust of pizza and sandwiches, but they have to be eaten FIRST. I won't eat spaghetti if the meat and sauce are mixed into the noodles- I have to do it myself. I only drink ice water with a straw because I hate the feel of ice against my teeth. Bones against teeth are also a no. If I find a bone or shell in my food, I can no longer eat it. Any food the texture of snot, like meat fats or tapioca bubbles, is an absolute NO. Repetitive textures are a problem, too: peanut butter on sandwich bread is overwhelming, but I can eat it by itself or on toast. The way refrigeration changes foods makes leftovers difficult in general, but if I have an off experience with a meal the night it was cooked, I CANNOT eat the leftovers. It's amazing that I didn't know this was "picky" until I was in my mid 20s.

I didn't even relate that to autism I had the same experience and I would go to relatives homes and not be able to eat what they were serving I usually ended up eating bread and peanut butter.

Glad to hear you tolerate more foods as you got older. Please how have you able to become less picky. Thank you. I love your videos.

I hate MILK! Even the word I don't like to speak or hear. Actually gagged a little when you were talking about how much you love it lol. As a kid and an adult I will not eat cake, pie or ice cream. Anything creamy I am totally against lol.

Yup. I call my diet "The Kids Menu".

This is so cool to see someone like me!!! I'm a VERY picky eater, I basically only eat fries :') and my father has shamed me for it all my life so this video is so refreshing!! Thank you!!

This video is super validating, thank you! I always hated the texture of meat. And old seafood smells make me gag. I can eat fresh seafood before it starts to smell, but once it starts to get that fishy smell, its a no go. Fish is fine, but shrimp, lobster, crab and shellfish have such a bizarre texture that most times I just cant!! Allergic to dairy so that's also a no go. Thank you for the part where you explain to people that they should not criticize other people's eating habits. I have been criticized and shamed endlessly for being such a picky eater, but really the shame is on the people who do the criticizing. What do these people care what other people eat? I was at a bbq once and I was about to bite into my veggie burger and one of my mom's friends said "Eugh! you wont catch me eating that!" really loud to try to embarrass me in front of everyone. Well I decided to call her out in front of everyone. I said, "That was a really rude thing to say. Why would you say that?" She got so embarrassed, the next time I saw her, she tried to kiss my ass saying "I brought you a veggie burger this time!" SMH.

its the fourth video i watched from you, and i find it funny that i heard the "chicken parts in baby food" story for the third time pfff your videos are really helpfull and yeah thanks for making that content

I'm 40 and I've had an infamously picky diet all my life. Nobody ever suggested it could be autism. Not even when a conversation last year with my coworkers about my picky eating habits established there was a texture issue with most of the foods I disliked. I hate the smell of tea and coffee. As a child, the aisle in the grocery store with the fresh ground coffee made me nauseous. I also hate beer and wine, which really limited my options before I became a teetotaler. I love cold milk. I drink too much Coke because it's my substitute for a lot other beverages, especially at restaurants. One sip and I can tell if it's Coke, Diet Coke, Pepsi, or Diet Pepsi. I'm very picky about water flavor unless I'm really thirsty. Zephyrhills or Deer Park is great; Dasani is okay; Nestle is awful; tap water at restaurants is usually awful (and don't you dare put a lemon in it). Fish is a no-go (texture). No chewy foods - calamari is out, steak must be lean (ex: filet) and I don't like gum. Blackened food or well-done meat just tastes burned to me, even when cooked properly. I don't like most crunchy food; exceptions are certain chips, and some cereal. I love some french fries and hate others, depending how crispy they are and how much skin is on them. I love friend chicken, but only if the breading isn't too heavy; I don't like real chicken wings because of the skin. Can't be too greasy - I like pepperoni as a lunch meat, but not on a pizza. Love ketchup. Hate mustard - even the smell. I don't have much of a sweet tooth. Dark chocolate makes me nauseous. Chocolate milk and hot chocolate have no appeal. I dislike fresh-baked cookies and most fresh-baked pies, but I love soft, fresh-baked bread. I love pizza (but grilled chicken, white onions, and garlic are the only toppings I like) and pasta, but only red sauce that isn't chunky. I like radishes and onions - two vegetables that most people hate. I HATE pineapple. I dislike all yellow cheeses. So no mac & cheese or grilled cheese (except a good arepa, if it isn't grilled too much). I wont touch most foods that look slimy or predigested: syrup, caramel, potato salad, coleslaw, guacamole, canned spinach (the smell also), tuna. Pesto is good. Salsa is good if not too chunky. On a related note: I also have a terrible gag reflex. Not triggered by food, but by things like mouth guards or that thing they stick in your mouth at the dentist so they can x-ray your teeth for cavities.

I have ASD level 2 and eat a wide variety of foods. I rejected meat as a child and was vegetarian until I was about 30, but I like a lot of flavours. I was mainly vegetarian for animal welfare reasons though. I have some issues with texture like I cut meat up that's in a meal really small, I shiver when I touch egg shells, popsicle sticks/wooden utensils, paper straws, kiwi fruit, peaches, stuff like that but doesn't really limit what I eat. I certainly don't like a white or bland diet. I like a lot of flavour and spices. Indian food is one of my favourites and I don't eat like a child at all, so everyone is different. Also not sensitive to food being warm or cold. I never gag in response to something I don't really like. I get that there are commonalities and stereotypes, but you probably shouldn't say "how our brains work" and things like that because my diet doesn't resemble that at all

I have aversion to very spicy food and alcoholic beverages and acidic foods like tomatoes, olives and pickles. Most of that is due to inflammatory issues. I do love pizza and pasta but because I have inflammatory issues, I can't have tomato sauce but i can have alfredo sauce. Tacos also have to be modified (i can have beef, cheese, sour cream and lettuce but not tomato or salsa however I can have cheese dip it just has to be modified) Asian food is pretty easy because whenever I have gone for chinese or Japanese or Korean, I can just pick the least threatening thing on the menu.

I thought it was just me who eats pasta or rice with butter, I’ve always done it and been so ashamed of it! I cannot drink anything fizzy, I could live on milkshake and smooth mashed potato, I don’t eat meat, and I detest rice pudding, but I can eat toast several times a day and I can eat cereals several times a day, I’m so relieved it’s not just me :)

I’m an autistic guy. As a kid my favorites were white rice with dabs of ketchup, chicken nuggets, potatoes, and grapes (the green ones). With the grapes, I would always put them in my mouth like a squirrel, suck on them until the skin came off then ate them. I also enjoyed frozen green peas. Cereal for breakfast always.

I just recently found out that I have adult ADHD. I'm 54, so I guess we are never too old to learn new things about ourselves. Thank you for sharing Olivia.

I was teased too Recently got a heart cath & dr was amazed i only had

It’s seafood for me 🫢🤢🤮 the salty ocean smell and the fact people are eating literal cockroaches (shrimp, lobster crab) my dad would make crab and lobster every other week for my family when I was a kid and I would have to leave the house the smell was just too much.

My food aversions flip flop day to day, sometimes hour to hour I hate it , but it does get me more nutrients than many others on the spectrum so I suppose I should be thankful. One day something could make me nauseous and Gag and the next Im craving it and it’s the only thing I can stomach.

I am still a picky eater but have learned to try things at least once but still don't add a lot of new foods. I seem flexible with my food choices when you see my daughter. Pretty sure between 2 and 4 she would have starved if not for Cheerios and whole milk. She is the opposite though and meat is one of the few things she likes. I'm glad despite being raised in the age of you clean your plate or you don't get up from the table my mom never did that she expected us to try one bite of something before we could say we didn't like it and she taught me how to do things like make myself a peanut butter sandwich that was one thing I did really like so if I did not like dinner she didn't make a second dinner but she did teach me how to make things that I would eat. My son is picky about some things but his main thing is temp, he likes it room temp and always has.

I totally have the same issue with eating a limited variance of food. It has gotten better but definitely still limited

My daughter only eats steamed rice, beans, fries and cereal. When I was a kid I’d only eat steamed rice, plain oatmeal and white bread with Mayo and cheese or plain tortillas lol we both are also vegetarians and it’s crazy because I also don’t like room temperature water, I also don’t like yogurt with fruit i only like it plain and I also only like creamy soups lol oh and I only like soggy cereal I don’t like the texture of dried cereal so I have to drown it in milk and let it sit for a little I also don’t eat crunchy cookies I have to let them sit in a cup of milk I’ll drink the milk and eat the soggy cookies with a spoon at the end.

Whenever I was served rice with beans in it, I’d separate them then eat it. I liked the flavors and textures on their own but not together. It took me awhile to like sweet and salty combined foods like kettle corn. I still don’t enjoy sweet pickles or coleslaw but I’ll eat it if I have to.

Thanks for making this video.Picky eatingis a hallmark sign for parents. Textures, sensory issues.

I’m the exact same with meat! My family just called me too picky all my life ugh

It's so funny you say it's the texture because I won't eat any food that feels like meat. Like certain ways mushrooms and eggplant are prepared will feel like meat and u won't eat it.

I could only eat cereal when it was still crunchy. Once it got the least bit soggy, it was over. Then i had morning sickness and have not been able to eat it since. At least with milk. I have on occasion eaten it dry.

I often have a hard time with chunks of stuff in my food. I use a blender for my salsa. I don't like onions because of the sound they make. Lots of noodles have weird textures that I either can't eat or don't have much of since I struggle to swallow them.

I don't remember eating as a child, but I remember that there were only a few foods that I liked. Mostly explained it as my mom not cooking very well, since my brother also didn't like most stuff. Can't eat carrots, red beets, pumpkin, onion and brussel sprouts (including the 'new' kind), didn't eat meat for a while, don't eat fish anymore... Thinking on it... fish might be a texture thing... I used to like the taste of the stuff that comes inseparably with the fish, but I think clinging to food that tastes good is a habit from childhood and now that I am married to a great cook I don't have to anymore....

I’d say I like discovering more food but I don’t have a strong imagination. Also purred takes me back to that period after my jaw surgery. Maybe it was fine but I just had to eat but wasn’t in the mood to. That memory with a brief puréed diet persists to this day.

great video thank you

I’m autistic. Ik the feeling. I was weird I used to eat a plain cheeseburger but I have gained to put mayo, and lettuce on it.

I'm a 38 year old woman, and I wasn't diagnosed with Autism until my kids were. Learning about Autism, especially in girls, made me realize that I had many of the symptoms myself. Food-wise, I am the opposite of you. I like most meats (except I don't like the texture of fat or connective tissue, so I'm picky of the kinds/cuts of meat), but I can't take the texture of most vegetables. I like the flavor of them, but I can't take the texture. Even cooked. Do you like hot dogs? They are meat, but are smooth, and not chewy. That could be something else that you may be able to add to your diet.

No fizzy drinks !

Hey I'm a vegetarian as well. I'm not too much of a texture eater, but I'm a super picky eater. I LOVE pasta and rice. I am super picky about where my food comes from and who prepares it. I normally will prepare all my food. I am pretty picky about when I eat out. I LOVE COLD DRINKS over hot drinks. I have to drink ice or refrigerated water. I refuse to eat left overs. I also will not drink from the lip of a glass. I have to use straws because I hate the texture of cups and germs, especially in restaurants. I hate smells as well. I actually get super angry to the point of crying or screaming. I've learned how to mask my emotions in public, but I'm dying inside. Lol Foods I hate smelling are seafood, fish, raw meats, soggy cheerios, and anything that resembles rotting food.

The texture of porch chops is a crime against humanity. :( I'm vegetarian 50% animals and 50% because it gave me more control over my food as a teenager. "I don't want to eat pork / chicken without the fat, veins, skin, and bones removed / beef with gristle or tough strips" received a "too bad put up with it" but "OH NO the animals i can't eat that they were alive oh no I'm sad I can't eat this :(((" was "fiiiiiiiiine but you have to make your own food." Once I was able to make my own food my "picky eating" pretty much stopped.

I tried to get tested but was told since I'm already on anti anxiety meds I can't be tested but I've always been a picky eater but it's gotten worse I have to drink ice water too I love it. But it's really bad when I won't eat much of anything I feel like I'm trying to find what I like it has changed a lot lately mainly because I've watched so many making our food documentaries and the environmental things going on has me scared to eat stuff doesn't stop me from eating fruit fruit leather sour patch kids protein drink only one I could find I'd make myself drink now I don't gag on them but it's hard I need to do my own shopping but I'm not good at that either I'm sure.

Magic Spoon is cereal co. Offering higher protein tasty kids cereal.

I am 37 years old. And I am a Male And I am on the Autism spectrum I have PDD-NOS. and my favorite food to eat is chicken tenders dipped in barbecue sauce. And I like Beef jerky. And I like to drink vitamin water.

NT's will be like "why are you so blunt" and then point and yell about how weird it is that you dont want to join their potluck

My 5 year old grandson is autistic. His comfort food is pizza and pasta. He can eat it all the time!

You know, if you treat your plant like with love, and learn what amount of light, and watering they want, then it helps. Use your intuitive ability and give them love. Talk to them. They do better that way.

True. Everyone have different opinions and taste of foods we don't like. Do you have foods that's you hate or doesn't taste so good?

My granddaughter who is on the spectrum says all these food issues fall underl label of ARFID. I think it stands for Avoidance, Resistance Food Intolerance Disorder.

I think im a bit the opposite I cant stand yogurt if its mot frozen I cant stand jello unless I swish it in my mouth and it becomes a liquid

100% soft white diet all the way!! Buttered pasta, soft bread, egg whites, etc. I will eat fruits & veggies but ONLY blended into smoothies...

I’m ok eating most foods, but when it comes to anything spicy I can’t eat it. The ‘spiciest’ curry I can eat is a korma which I’ve even found to be spicy, but it has to be chicken

One of my sensory issues is gum or gummy foods. When I see gum it makes me almost throw up and gag.

I disliked eating a lot of red meat as a child, but I had Diabetes and was on a strict diet. If my diet said I had to eat a protein at lunch and all there was was red meat, I had no choice. At one point, I thought I had the perfect solution, but my doctor said I couldn't just eat peanut butter for my protein. Now, since I was put on a more flexible diet, I no longer eat red meat.

Wow!!! Me too!

Caused by low muscle strength and co-ordination in the jaw which makes it difficult to chew meat.

I think people would call me "picky" but I don't think I've ever experienced any sensory issues with food

I am exactly the same as you. I don’t like the texture of meat however I don’t mind the taste. I didn’t suck the flavour out of things though like you did. My favourite foods are pasta and pizza. And my least favourite foods are things like beans, peas, sweetcorn, because the texture of the skin feels like plastic. And I don’t like the texture of meat because it’s chewy and horrible, but I do like burgers from McDonald’s

Hi Olivia

Weet-bix is one my safe food but if I leave them too long in milk I will not eat them because they go all squishy and mushy and makes me want to throw up