# Happy Foods — cheerleading trying new foods

> App to help users overcome restricted eating patterns through systematic desensitization and food exploration. (iPhone/iPad app by SaLT for my Squid Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-foods/id1471340611 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SaLT for my Squid Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471337172)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.22/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 64 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-12-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-foods/id1471340611/reviews.md

## What is Happy Foods?

Do you dread having a plate of food put in front of you? Get embarrassed by your limited diet when eating with others? Worry about your health and nutritional deficiencies? Bored of beige plate after beige plate?

It's sometimes not as easy as 'just eat the food' or 'stop being so fussy'. This app is for people who have struggled with restricted eating patterns, are ready and motivated to make changes, but need a bit of scaffolding and cheerleading to help them progress. 

This app is designed to coach you through a process called systematic desensitisation. To like a food you must try it first. Maybe five times. Maybe fifty times.

You can use the app with a therapist to set targets for yourself and to track which foods you’re trying. You can also use this app standalone to build your own ladder to a broader diet. Or as a way for your loved ones to cheer your progress without pressuring your actual eating 

If you think your difficulties are sensory, why not set yourself targets to try foods with a similar sensory profile?  If your difficulties are based on anxiety, why not use this app to help prepare yourself for your next big social meal by planning to try the foods beforehand? If your autism makes you rigid about your food choices - why not set yourself a target of trying one different food at every mealtime? It’s easy to input the data - so it won’t interupt your flow. 

Broadening your diet will be hard.  It will have to become a habit to keep trying.  HappyFoods supports you every step of the way - adding fun and encouragement into what can feel like a lonely road. 

Celebrate the tries, whether you liked the food or not. Track your effort and growth over time, so you can look back to see how far you’ve come. 

Believe in the power of ‘try’. Believe in growth. 

Stick with it and slowly…. slowly… food will get happier for you. 

Don’t keep stressing about all the foods you can’t eat - just focus on hitting nine tries every week. 

There’s some awesome self care right there.

## Key features

- Systematic desensitization coaching
- Track food tries and progress
- Set personal dietary targets
- Build confidence in trying new foods
- Support for therapists and loved ones
- Sensory and anxiety-based food challenges

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-foods/id1471340611/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Good Concept

*2024-11-13*

Good Concept, poor execution.  Good idea to incorporate photos of foods that you eat.  The photo integrity awful.  I took a picture of fries on a car seat, but the result shows the car’s shifter; that’s over a foot of distance between those two items.  It is not my camera, it is only with this app that images are skewed.  Every picture I try to take shows an object off to the side.  This occurs regardless of how close or far I am from the food.  I take 6 to 8 photos just to get one usable photo.  If you don’t take a photo, then you have only a generic image of a plate for reference.  This app has no instructions.  There is a stat counter which can be useful, but it should be part of the food you are logging,  not just listed in a separate screen.  A small number on a plate can indicate how many times you have logged that food.  

I have ARFID and am autistic.  I will keep using this app for a few months to see if it is effective for me.

## Frequently asked questions about Happy Foods

### What is Happy Foods?

Happy Foods is a health and fitness app designed to help users overcome restricted eating patterns through a process called systematic desensitization. It encourages trying new foods and tracking progress.

### How does Happy Foods help with picky eating?

Happy Foods coaches users through trying new foods multiple times, gradually increasing exposure to overcome aversion. It allows users to set targets and track their efforts, celebrating each try regardless of preference.

### Can Happy Foods be used with a therapist?

Yes, Happy Foods can be used in conjunction with a therapist. Users can collaborate with their therapist to set specific targets and monitor progress within the app.

### What kind of dietary difficulties does Happy Foods address?

Happy Foods is designed for individuals with restricted eating patterns, which can stem from anxiety, sensory sensitivities, or rigidity often associated with autism. It helps users build a broader diet.

### How often is Happy Foods updated?

Happy Foods was last updated on December 20, 2019, with version 1.0. The current data does not indicate a frequent update schedule.

### What devices is Happy Foods available on?

Happy Foods is available on iPhones and iPods. It is not currently listed for Android devices.

### What is the age rating for Happy Foods?

Happy Foods has an age rating of 17+. This is due to the nature of the health and psychological support it provides.

### Does Happy Foods have ads?

No, Happy Foods does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free application.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2019-12-20

No release notes.

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