The hate for processed foods
i see too many people rant about how arfid isn't a "real" disorder because people with it only eat "processed junk." that people will eat if they're given a variety of foods rather than given access to what they like. does this not just infuriate y'all? i don't eat processed foods solely because they taste good, i eat them because it's the same texture and flavor every time. not to mention it's not only processed foods. i like black beans and rice, those two are fairly consistent with overall texture and flavor as well.
i think the problem is very rooted in how not only are processed foods cheap, but they're familiar and similar each time you have them. a huge fear factor for me is having too many different textures and flavors on the same plate. i always eat pretty much one dish of the same flavor and texture because that's what i'm used to. unfortunately, usually the only foods that do this are processed. i don't understand what people don't get about that.
(ps. i know it's probably weird i don't have any post history, i deleted my reddit account yesterday and started clean. i was actually pretty active on this sub before.)