Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder - not a picky eater

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ARFID is a little-known eating disorder. But unlike anorexia or bulimia, people with this condition aren't trying to control their weight. Individuals who experience avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder share a fear of certain foods as well as limited eating behaviour. Usually someone with ARFID has a list of “safe” foods and tend to avoid “unsafe” foods because of their sight, smell or taste.

Of course, if the “safe food list” is short, there might be serious issues with not eating enough calories, protein, vitamins or minerals. In this case, what we need to do is to expand the list, step by step. Mixing a new food with a favourite one can help. You might also explore how certain “less unsafe” foods make you feel or experiment with textures of the same product.