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<blockquote data-quote="allhaileris" data-source="post: 230771" data-attributes="member: 5663"><p>I think you really need to figure out if it's Sensory Integration Disorder (SID) or if it's his taste buds. I am a super picky eater. I realized after reading an article on wine that it's my taste buds, I have a large amount of them. But, I do not like a lot of soft textures either. All the soft veggies (squashes) are disgusting to me, I'm very sensitive to the touch, so it's probably a combo of the two. </p><p> </p><p>I think my mom must of thought I hated everything growing up. I found out, after moving out and being in a multi-ethnic area, I really do like a lot of foods. Just not the stuff she was serving! I like FLAVOR. I like spicy, but not hot. I like just the right amount of seasoning. So, my only suggestion is to try some other flavors. Go outside of what you know. </p><p> </p><p>I see these suggestions of a bunch of carb loaded stuff, which isn't very good. I also do not suggest pureeing the veggies - I would be able to taste it in there, your child may be able to as well if they have a lot of taste buds. Like broccoli, yuck, nasty gross stuff, I can taste it even if there is a smidgen in it, or if it's been picked out.</p><p> </p><p>My daughter is a vegitarian, so we eat a lot of bean laden foods. Her favorite is burritos. A couple weeks ago we had leftover lentil soup (chunky, not soupy) and I used it instead of beans for wraps with spinach and cheese. She gobbled them up. Something easy like a burrito can be changed a lot, you have a carb, protein and vegis all in one.</p><p> </p><p>I think we're lucky that she isn't a picky eater, but we also made sure that she had a variety of foods from the beginning. THis is why it's important to not feed your kid "kid foods" as babies and toddlers. Of course there is nothing that can be done now.</p><p> </p><p>Look up stuff on bento boxes. They can be made so adorable and some kids will eat more when their food is made up in cute little shapes, so you could give that a try. Who wouldn't want to eat a star shaped sandwich?</p><p> </p><p>SOme foods that I still refuse to eat are soft foods (squash, lamb, eggs), foods that don't chew right (like fat in meat), nuts (too chalky, I'll eat peanut butter), too sweet (honey, jam, syrup). I like my meat overcooked so I can chew it correctly. Food that I don't know where it came from or saw it cooked I have a hard time with (like canned ravioli or frozen meals). Pasta has to be cooked just right. I don't like beer or coffee, I'm not sure what that is, bitter? I'd be interested to know what that thing was that Marg was talking about that only some people could taste. I'd bet I'd be one of them.</p><p> </p><p>Foods that I do love is most things mexican, some middle eastern, some thai, most things turkey or chicken (not casseroles), sandwiches (generally turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomato, no sauce at all, mayo is gross), cereal.</p><p> </p><p>Oh, and what you're describing of the J Seinfield book sounds a lot like the book, "Super Baby Food" (ie pureeing a bunch of veggies at once and freezing them).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="allhaileris, post: 230771, member: 5663"] I think you really need to figure out if it's Sensory Integration Disorder (SID) or if it's his taste buds. I am a super picky eater. I realized after reading an article on wine that it's my taste buds, I have a large amount of them. But, I do not like a lot of soft textures either. All the soft veggies (squashes) are disgusting to me, I'm very sensitive to the touch, so it's probably a combo of the two. I think my mom must of thought I hated everything growing up. I found out, after moving out and being in a multi-ethnic area, I really do like a lot of foods. Just not the stuff she was serving! I like FLAVOR. I like spicy, but not hot. I like just the right amount of seasoning. So, my only suggestion is to try some other flavors. Go outside of what you know. I see these suggestions of a bunch of carb loaded stuff, which isn't very good. I also do not suggest pureeing the veggies - I would be able to taste it in there, your child may be able to as well if they have a lot of taste buds. Like broccoli, yuck, nasty gross stuff, I can taste it even if there is a smidgen in it, or if it's been picked out. My daughter is a vegitarian, so we eat a lot of bean laden foods. Her favorite is burritos. A couple weeks ago we had leftover lentil soup (chunky, not soupy) and I used it instead of beans for wraps with spinach and cheese. She gobbled them up. Something easy like a burrito can be changed a lot, you have a carb, protein and vegis all in one. I think we're lucky that she isn't a picky eater, but we also made sure that she had a variety of foods from the beginning. THis is why it's important to not feed your kid "kid foods" as babies and toddlers. Of course there is nothing that can be done now. Look up stuff on bento boxes. They can be made so adorable and some kids will eat more when their food is made up in cute little shapes, so you could give that a try. Who wouldn't want to eat a star shaped sandwich? SOme foods that I still refuse to eat are soft foods (squash, lamb, eggs), foods that don't chew right (like fat in meat), nuts (too chalky, I'll eat peanut butter), too sweet (honey, jam, syrup). I like my meat overcooked so I can chew it correctly. Food that I don't know where it came from or saw it cooked I have a hard time with (like canned ravioli or frozen meals). Pasta has to be cooked just right. I don't like beer or coffee, I'm not sure what that is, bitter? I'd be interested to know what that thing was that Marg was talking about that only some people could taste. I'd bet I'd be one of them. Foods that I do love is most things mexican, some middle eastern, some thai, most things turkey or chicken (not casseroles), sandwiches (generally turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomato, no sauce at all, mayo is gross), cereal. Oh, and what you're describing of the J Seinfield book sounds a lot like the book, "Super Baby Food" (ie pureeing a bunch of veggies at once and freezing them). [/QUOTE]
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