As adjustment is made to adapt to the new human body, nutrients are an important subject that shouldn't be overlooked. Remember that the human body requires a wide variety of nutrients to continue functioning. For those who were once a different kind of living being (living being defined admittedly unfairly here as 'non-robotic') this may require an adjustment in diet. For those who were once robotic or otherwise powered by a means other than energy derived from eating previously living plants or animals, this will be a greater adjustment.
To eat, first decide on your food. The nurses, despite the annoyance they present, may be of some help. Pick out a menu that has a variety of items, rather than focusing on one or two; even if you find you prefer one flavor over another, it may be the case that your body needs the nutrition offered by a less flavorful food. Do not take excessively large amounts of any one item. Many humans make this mistake as well. Instead, a variety of carefully selected foods is best. Vegetables and fruits are especially good, but meats or a meat substitute (ask your nurse, if eating burnt animal flesh seems repulsive) should also not be ignored. Sweets are pleasant but best in small quantities.
Once you have chosen your meal, choose your eating utensils. Knives are simple, dull blades, probably familiar to all of us in some form or another. Spoons are rounded items with handles, and forks are similar but have pointed edges to help catch food, hold it, or stab it. Spoons are most appropriate for items that are particularly liquidy, such as soups, or for items that are primarily based around small pieces. Forks are better for larger chunks of items, or to eat what has been cut by the knife. To use a knife, carefully pin down the item that you want to cut into smaller pieces using the fork, then begin to saw into the food carefully with the knife's blade. Once you have a piece small enough to seem appropriate to fit into your mouth, bearing in mind that it may have changed shape and size with your transformation, use the fork to bring the food bite up to your mouth, and use your teeth to remove the food from the fork. Be careful not to bite too hard on the fork or to let the fork enter your mouth too deeply, you don't want to choke!
Having gotten the food in your mouth, chew. If this is unfamiliar, the process involves using the bony items known as teeth to grind down the food. More liquid items may not require this step. When you feel secure that your food has been torn apart enough by your teeth, swallow, drawing the food back to your throat and allowing an instinctive reaction to take over. If this is all unfamiliar, you may want a partner who is familiar with eating to help assist you in case of choking, should you make a mistake.
Eating is considered a pleasure by many humans, and hopefully those who were previously not human will also learn to enjoy it. Your new body will tragically require food in order to function, so please, eat wisely and try to enjoy yourself!
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As adjustment is made to adapt to the new human body, nutrients are an important subject that shouldn't be overlooked. Remember that the human body requires a wide variety of nutrients to continue functioning. For those who were once a different kind of living being (living being defined admittedly unfairly here as 'non-robotic') this may require an adjustment in diet. For those who were once robotic or otherwise powered by a means other than energy derived from eating previously living plants or animals, this will be a greater adjustment.
To eat, first decide on your food. The nurses, despite the annoyance they present, may be of some help. Pick out a menu that has a variety of items, rather than focusing on one or two; even if you find you prefer one flavor over another, it may be the case that your body needs the nutrition offered by a less flavorful food. Do not take excessively large amounts of any one item. Many humans make this mistake as well. Instead, a variety of carefully selected foods is best. Vegetables and fruits are especially good, but meats or a meat substitute (ask your nurse, if eating burnt animal flesh seems repulsive) should also not be ignored. Sweets are pleasant but best in small quantities.
Once you have chosen your meal, choose your eating utensils. Knives are simple, dull blades, probably familiar to all of us in some form or another. Spoons are rounded items with handles, and forks are similar but have pointed edges to help catch food, hold it, or stab it. Spoons are most appropriate for items that are particularly liquidy, such as soups, or for items that are primarily based around small pieces. Forks are better for larger chunks of items, or to eat what has been cut by the knife. To use a knife, carefully pin down the item that you want to cut into smaller pieces using the fork, then begin to saw into the food carefully with the knife's blade. Once you have a piece small enough to seem appropriate to fit into your mouth, bearing in mind that it may have changed shape and size with your transformation, use the fork to bring the food bite up to your mouth, and use your teeth to remove the food from the fork. Be careful not to bite too hard on the fork or to let the fork enter your mouth too deeply, you don't want to choke!
Having gotten the food in your mouth, chew. If this is unfamiliar, the process involves using the bony items known as teeth to grind down the food. More liquid items may not require this step. When you feel secure that your food has been torn apart enough by your teeth, swallow, drawing the food back to your throat and allowing an instinctive reaction to take over. If this is all unfamiliar, you may want a partner who is familiar with eating to help assist you in case of choking, should you make a mistake.
Eating is considered a pleasure by many humans, and hopefully those who were previously not human will also learn to enjoy it. Your new body will tragically require food in order to function, so please, eat wisely and try to enjoy yourself!