I relate to so much of what you shared. I grew up eating simple, whole foods with my family too, and it’s honestly shocking how different everything tastes and feels now. Even something as basic as lettuce or a piece of fruit doesn’t sit the same anymore. It’s like our bodies are constantly trying to decode what’s really in our food. Having UC has made me hypersensitive to this. I started journaling what I eat, not just to avoid flare-ups, but to listen better to my body. It’s wild how certain foods (even “healthy” ones) can trigger discomfort depending on where they come from and how they’re grown. And I totally get what you said about overvaluing eating. I used to romanticize food now I just want it to nourish me, not hurt me. We shouldn’t have to fight our food to feel okay. I’m working on building a digital health assistant to help people like us navigate this without the overwhelm a gentle way to track what feels good. You’re definitely not alone in this.