Why some foods feel 'wrong': The role of texture in healthy eating

 

Chewy, slimy, mushy? Nope! For some people, food texture can be a barrier to eating a balanced and nutritious diet.  Healthy Food Guide managing editor Jenny de Montalk and accredited practising dietitian Min Saw delve into what sensory sensitivities to food are, how preferring soft or limited food textures can impact our health, and practical ways to bring some textural (and nutritional) diversity to your plate.