Hi, Jen! Sorry to hear about everything you've been dealing with! How's your recovery coming along?
Well, as far as breaking the BTC cycle goes, I would recommend soups. This is what gave me more confidence in eating. I started with a chicken vegetable soup, a really easy recipe because I was really tired. Basically, since I didn't have the energy to do a lot of chopping, I would buy baby carrots (no need to peel or chop), white baby potatoes (the skins are thin enough you don't have to peel them and you can just chop them in half), two celery stalks (sliced however you like), pre-cooked chopped chicken breast (or cook one breast myself, chop it, then toss it into the pot once the veggies were tender), a cup or two of water and a cup of chicken or vegetable broth. Boil until vegetables are tender, add chicken, simmer. That's not exactly it, so I'll try to find the exact recipe and post it on the recipe board today along with another easy, "immune-boosting" soup I like.
Along with this I made a lot of pumpkin cranberry bread (2 loaves at a time so I could freeze one), but Heather's breads are excellent. Also, I would have crackers, but start incorporating corn tortillas since they contain a bit more calcium, go well with soups, and are pretty easy to digest.
How about bean dips? I don't know if you're at a place where you can tolerate any amount of beans or legumes, but if you can, I'd recommend pureeing beans (black, brown, lentil). They're a good source of iron and other nutrients and fiber. I find them easier to tolerate if I eat them in small amounts (about 2 T) with rice, flour and/or corn tortillas, and chamomile tea. Really, this combo has really allowed me to eat beans frequently and safely.
I hope this helps. 
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