I've been a picky eater for as long as I can remember and it's honestly exhausting sometimes. I'm one of those people who can eat the same 5 meals for weeks and be fine with it. But give me something with a weird texture or an aftertaste and my stomach wants nothing to do with it. It's not even about being dramatic. I just have a hard time forcing myself to eat or drink something when the taste feels off. Even certain flavored waters bother me because I can taste that weird artificial sweetness. My friends think I'm insane for noticing stuff like that lol. Anyway I've been trying to drink more water and started looking into electrolytes since I wanted something besides plain water all day. So far it's been a nightmare. I tried LMNT and genuinely felt like I was drinking ocean water. I don't understand how people enjoy that much salt. Then I tried Liquid IV and had the opposite problem. Way too sweet for me. It's like every electrolyte drink is either a salt bomb or tastes like someone dumped a bag of sugar into my water. And don't even get me started on the chalky aftertaste some powders leave behind. That alone is enough to make me gag. I just want something that tastes like a normal fruit drink without a ton of sugar or that awful salty taste. Something I can drink without having to mentally prepare myself for every sip lol. Has anyone here with similar taste issues found an electrolyte powder that they can stand drinking? Preferably something with less sodium and no sugar that doesn't have a weird aftertaste. I figured if anyone understands how much taste can ruin something it would be this sub. I'm open to any suggestions because I'm tired of buying boxes of stuff that end up sitting in my kitchen after one sip.

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I’ve come to the realization I worry something is wrong with my food like worms mold bugs landing in it what if i accidentally ate a bug, now im not one of those “extra protein“ people I will throw an entire plate out if a gnat landed on it because I feel like germs spread and god knows what it’s landed on before hand. I’m also just extremely picky won’t eat any condiments ketchup mustard ranch none of it, won’t eat fish because they’ve swam in a shit stew for so long yes I’m aware they clean it do I think it’s clean hell no, ramen reminds me of worms now I cant eat anything by nestle because they’ve had gross food past no I don’t have the heart to raise my own animals and I can’t keep up with gardening fast foods too fast foody and fruit has micro bugs and beef isn’t safe lettuce isn’t safe along with other veggies and the food quality industry sucks now

my question is am I going to starve and Is there anything safe to eat

I mostly live of off candy and toasted white bread at the moment, really just that. I have a massive sweetooth, don't like eating meat, have a strong aversion to fish and I'm autistic so texture matters. I know that my current diet is abyssmal in terms of proper nutrition so I'd really appreciate advice!

Tysm for any advice on what to eat!

I’m looking to start going to the gym and gain weight so I can build muscle, but I’m struggling with my diet. I’m a really picky eater and get full very quickly, which makes it difficult to eat enough calories throughout the day. I also sometimes feel nauseous if I drink too much, so I’m worried that protein shakes might be difficult for me to tolerate. However, I’m willing to give them a try if I can find something that tastes good and doesn’t require me to drink a massive amount at once. I’d really appreciate recommendations for protein powders or shakes that actually taste nice, especially chocolate or strawberry flavours. I’m not a fan of anything that tastes overly artificial or has a weird texture or aftertaste.

A few things I’d love advice on:
Are there any protein powders that genuinely taste good, even when mixed with water?

Would a regular whey protein powder or a mass gainer be better for someone trying to gain weight?

Are there other easy ways to increase my daily calories without forcing myself to eat huge meals?

For anyone with a small appetite, what has actually helped you gain weight and build muscle?

I’m based in the UK, so recommendations for products I can easily buy here would be great. I’d also appreciate suggestions for brands that are reasonably priced, as I’d be using them regularly.

Thanks in advance!

So I recently have separated from my partner and am living with family now. I was already picky before when I made my own dinners and own food but now, especially with the stress my options have are slimmer than before. Some safe foods I’ve been cycling through are string cheese, mandarins, coffee and other drinks, and various snacks and sweets.
Just today I’ve put myself back on various vitamins but I know those aren’t good dietary substitutions.

What are your go to snacks/meals that are simple and hopefully nutritious?
It doesn’t help that I avoid eating too many calories to lose weight.
I’ve also included a picture of the vitamins I’ve started
Thank you!

Kinda wanna try them. Meat kinda throws me off. Any advice?

So to preference I might be one of the pickiest eaters ever to live. I like bacon, French fries, chicken nuggets long John’s style chicken, like popcorn. I’ve been trying new spices and to be real I’ve tried a bell pepper, celery, and breast chicken the last 2 days. My advice is cooking the food yourself help you get over wanting to eat it? What are some ways to just eat it with out obviously just “trying it”? It’s not so easy but it has gotten easier if that makes sense. I’ve tried orange juice today as well. Not all are victory’s but some definitely are. Idk lol I really wanna try a lot more