When I’m only able to eat soft foods that are all mashed or blended, where’s the texture? Where’s the flavor? I’m sure eating soft foods only gets old really fast.
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I’m a foodie and a snacker- now I’m wondering how I’m gonna make it through it. Maybe?īut really, I am little afraid I might starve to death. I don’t know if it’s the fact that I won’t be able to eat all the foods, or if I may say crazy stuff when I come to, or if it’s just because I’ll be put under for who knows how long while another human being cuts out all my teeth and I don’t know what’s happening or if I’ll ever wake up again. I’m not exaggerating when I say that I’m a little bit nervous. Not pulled, not just one, but all four have to be CUT out. I have to get my wisdom teeth cut out Friday. Vegetables: Eat 3 to 5 servings a day from this list.Y’all, I’ve obviously been watching too much Peg Cat, because this is the part that I want to yell, “I am tttoootalllllyyy freaking out!“- all you mamas know what I’m talking about.īut for real though, I really am. The foods should not have nuts, seeds, or dried fruits in them.ġ/2 cup cooked cereal, rice, 1 chappati( 6 servings means 6 chappaties for the day)ġ/2 cup mashed or cooked potatoes without skins Starches: Eat 6 to 10 servings a day from this list. Soups: Eat up to 3 servings a day from this list.
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Overcooked meats or fish that are dry like tandoori items
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Meats / Protein Foods: Eat 2 to 4 servings a day from this list.Ģ ounces cheese (in sauces or melted in other dishes)ģ ounces ground, chopped, or cut in small cubes meat, fish, or poultry (with gravy to moisten)įried chicken or fish with breaded coatings Stringy fruits such as pineapple or mango Other nuts and seeds that are hard to chewįruits: Eat 2 to 4 servings a day from this list.ġ/2 cup canned fruit without seeds or skins The foods should not have nuts, seeds, or coconut in them. One ounce of hard cheese is about a 1-inch cube.Ī serving of vegetables is 1/2 cup (1/2 handful) cooked.īeverages: He needs to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water each day.ĭairy: Eat or drink 2 to 3 servings a day from this list.ġ/2 cup soft ice cream or ice milk without fruit or nutsĭesserts / Sweets: He can eat foods from this list if he needs them to maintain or gain weight. A serving size means the size of food after it is cooked or prepared.ġ-1/2 cup (12 fluid ounces) of liquid is the size of a cola can.ġ cup of food is the size of a large handful, or 8 fluid oz.1oz =30 mlġ/2 cup of food is about half of a large handful, or 4 fluid oz.Ģ tablespoons (Tbsp) is about the size of a large walnut.ġ tablespoon (Tbsp) is about the size of the tip of your thumb (from the last crease).ġ teaspoon (tsp) is about the size of the tip of your little finger (from the last crease).ģ ounces of cooked meat, fish, or poultry is about the size of a deck of cards.ġ ounce of cooked meat, fish, or poultry is about 1/4 cup. Serving Sizes: Use the list below to measure foods and serving sizes. Cooked dried beans and peas/ pulses may also cause gas leading to discomfort.
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You may need to chop meats or flake fish to make them soft enough to chew.Īvoid or limit foods in the cabbage family if they cause excess gas. Use a food processor to grind or puree foods to make them easier to chew and swallow. It also leaves out tough or stringy meats, and foods that are hard to cut into bite size pieces. This diet leaves out foods that are high in fiber and foods that cause excess gas. Eating soft foods may help if you have problems chewing or swallowing. What Indian dishes are considered as soft foods? Are there any recipes books you can recommend or point me to some Internet sites? Any examples that you could provide will be greatly appreciated.Ī:A soft diet means eating foods that are soft and easy for you to chew or to swallow. He just got a stent placed in his oesophagus and has been advised to eat soft foods. Q: My grandfather has just been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer (it has spread to his lungs too).