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By Adam Dutton A schoolgirl who only ate “colourless” foods has finally been able to try Easter eggs for the first time after undergoing hypnosis. Betsy Pearson, 10, from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, was left eating bland and soft snacks after she developed a fear of choking. Her phobia became so bad that she would gag if she tried to eat raw vegetables or fruit. Her diet consisted of repetitive menu of Shreddies for breakfast or plain pasta, soft bread and chicken nuggets for lunch and dinner. The little girl began to dodge foods that she wouldn’t be able to chew after doctors told her that …

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