Bananas -- Food in general

Dakota does not have many food issues-- there are a few things he doesn't seem to care for --- I think mostly because of the consistency or texture. For the most part he is a kid that will eat most of what you put in front of him.This is a kid who will eat rutabagas or broccoli, almost any vegetable you can imagine.He seems to have an aversion to things like BBQ sauce but he will literally drink cocktail sauce, he does not like biscuits I think because they are too mushy or soggy for the most part that is it-----

Although he is a relatively big kid he does not gorge or over eat. His size is mostly because he just does not have enough activity or friends to interact with to get physical activity.Something I need to work on -- truth be told I too could use the exercise too--ha ha--

He has a big OCD thing going right now with certain fast food places on certain days but often after getting the food he will not eat the food -- its more about the action of going then it is about the food. I know that is hard to understand for most but it is just the nature of the beast!

He also seems to gravitate towards things that are tart or sour rather than sweet or salty. He will eat lemon slices whole -- peel, seeds and all --most fruit is good for him BUT what I have found is that the presentation {or preparation} is the key to success in consumption!

Bananas for example give him a whole banana with the peel on or off he will maybe take one bite and put it down and that's it---BUT peel the banana and break it is half hand it to him and he will eat it every time!

Apples {I know more work and not always practical but} if you core and slice the apple he will almost always eat the whole apple where handing him even a small whole apple he will take one bite and boom hes done---

Grapes on the other hand need to be left on their stem-- usually place them in a small colander and put them on a table near the TV or other activity and before I know it they are all gone.

Melons always work better if they are "chunked" into large squares that can be handled either with the fingers or a fork -- give him a wedge -he wont have anything to do with it--

All these funny little nuances that people take for granted are observations that I have worked with over the years . Of course not all people are the same but again if you are having issues with meal time sit back and take a look and see if anything new comes to mind ---
It is incredibility frustrating but it feel so good when you find a successful strategy!