Affirming Food Disgust

As I delve deeper into neuro-affirming feeding practices, I've noticed a growing interest among autistic adults in broadening their feeding repertoire. Through conversations with them, it's become apparent to me that society's obnoxious pressures surrounding made-up food rules have caused trauma in their lives. The ultimate bottom line is - every human being will enjoy different foods, flavors, textures, etc., in their own way. Individual experience needs to be respected.

Recently, I stumbled upon a Food Disgust Test online and decided to give it a try. The results were not only fascinating but also remarkably reflective of the foods that repulsed me as a child. This got me thinking about how our food preferences evolve - or don't evolve. Reflecting on my journey, I couldn't help but wonder: were my feeding habits as a child similar to those I have now? Yes, my adult preferences are pretty similar!

Here's mine

This introspection has led me to encourage autistic adults to explore their food preferences while understanding their sensory profile. By fostering curiosity about our relationship with food and deciding on what we feel comfortable tasting, we can gain valuable insights into our choices and perhaps even select foods that help expand our palate.

Just some food for thought!

Stephanie

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