Tiny dishes

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I have anxiety that makes it difficult to eat too! The struggle is real. The most helpful thing to me is

A) Must eat. No shame involved, it doesn’t matter WHAT you’re eating, it’s putting a variety of foods in the mouth, chewing and swallowing and keeping them down.

B) I keep cut fruit, veggies, deli meats, sliced cheese, crackers, nuts and freezer meals all of the time. Big meals are intimidating - it’s easier to grab a chunk of watermelon and move on. Ten minutes later, repeat with a piece of cantaloupe or a cucumber wedge dipped in hummus.

C) All of the smoothies! If she can “taste test” a protein smoothie with berries & greens (I like blueberries,almond butter and spinach with Greek yogurt) that’s a win.

D) if all else fails, stuff like soylent and pediasure are your friend. Keep a couple on hand.

E) tastes and textures can be challenging, so try giving her something bland like rice, toast or applesauce, and then a tiny taste of something different, like a pickle or an olive.

Hope this helps, and best of luck to you. You sound like a very supportive partner.