Pureed Food For Adults With Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing)

 Hormel Healthlabs Thick and Easy Pureed Vegetable, 3.2 Ounce – 24 per case.

Pureed Foods For Adults With Dysphagia Have Come A Long Way, Baby!

When my Mom was diagnosed with difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), I had to step into another world filled with pureed foods and thickeners for liquids.

Prior to her diagnosis, I had NO idea that this type of condition existed but, well, I learned quickly how to adapt to a pureed food and thickened liquid diet for her.

I made all of Mom’s meals at home – that meant learning to puree beef stew, homemade apple sauce, and even cake desserts! Trust me, it can be done. But, these days, creating meals for those with difficulty swallowing is easier. ‘Why?’ you might ask?

There are now prepared meals (full meals!) of pureed food for adults with dysphagia. And, you’ll see some of the best below, along with some ideas of how to do-it-yourself.

Tips To Creating Pureed Foods For Adults With Difficulty Swallowing

1. The first thing I did was head to Amazon.com and purchased a Vitamix mixer. Yes, they are expensive but they are also the best in the business at having the strength to puree any food you can imagine. Even stringy, overcooked beef (oops) could be turned into a delicious puree with the addition of a bit of gravy.
2. Puree just a small amount of food at a time, not an entire portion. That way, you’ve got a better chance of getting a pure smooth pureed food. You do NOT want ANY lumps!
3. Assemble a choice of liquids to mix into your purees. For roasted chicken, add a bit of chicken broth or gravy. Even thinned mashed potatoes can be used to thin main dishes.
4. Get creative and figure out how to puree favorite foods for your elderly loved one. For cakes and brownies, mix with a melted ice cream and blend until the consistency needed.
5. As always, check with a doctor closely to make sure you understand what consistency your elderly loved on needs – nectar or honey consistency are two of the most common.

Cookbooks For Dysphagia Patients

I actually loved preparing softened foods for my Mom…and, she loved eating them. These cookbooks are filled with tips and tasty meal ideas for those with dysphagia.

 The Dysphagia Cookbook: Great Tasting and Nutritious Recipes for People with Swallowing Difficulties Soft Foods for Easier Eating Cookbook: Easy-to-Follow Recipes for People Who Have Chewing and Swallowing Problems Easy-to-Swallow, Easy-to-Chew Cookbook: Over 150 Tasty and Nutritious Recipes for People Who Have Difficulty Swallowing Safe Swallowing With Dysphagia: A Puree Cookbook For Dysphagia-Related Lifestyles Think Outside the Blender: Great-Tasting and Healthy Recipes for Dysphagia Diets The I-Can’t-Chew Cookbook: Delicious Soft Diet Recipes for People with Chewing, Swallowing, and Dry Mouth Disorders

Prepared Pureed Foods For Adults

No more baby food for any adult with these grown-up pureed meals. Some come frozen, some are stored in the pantry.

 Hormel Healthlabs Thick and Easy Pureed Shaped Fruit Mix, 2.5 Ounce – 24 per case. Thick & Easy Roasted White Chicken Puree with Potatoes & Carrots, 7 Ounce (Pack of 7) Thick and Easy Puree Maple Cinnamon French Toast, 7 Ounce — 7 per case. by Hormel Healthlabs Thick & Easy Roasted Turkey Puree with Bread Stuffing & Green Beans, 7 Ounce (Pack of 7) Thick & Easy Scrambled Eggs Puree with Potatoes, Cheese, & Bacon, 7 Ounce (Item Number:66124) – THICK & EASY® Puree Italian Style Lasagna with Meat Sauce 7oz Bowls – 1/Case of 7 Thick-It Puree Food, Beef Stew, 15 Ounce Thick-It Puree, Caramel Flavored Apple Pie, 15 Ounce Thick-It Puree Food, Beef with Barbecue Sauce, 15 Ounce Thick-It Puree, Maple Cinnamon French Toast, 15 Ounce Thick-It Omelet with Sausage and Cheese Puree, 15 Ounce Precision Foods Chicken A La King Thick-It Puree, 15Oz

Pre-Thickened Beverages

I used to add Thick-It to every beverage I gave Mom to bring the drink to honey consistency. But, in today’s world, these pre-thickened drinks actually are ready-to-go. They would have been perfect for our adventures in the car.

 Thick & Easy Clear Hydrolyte Thickened Water, Honey Consistency, 46 Ounce (Pack of 6) Thick & Easy Clear Consistency Thickened Iced Tea, Honey, 4 Ounce Hormel Thick & Easy® Dairy Honey Consistency or IDDSI Level 3, 8 ounce Case of 27 Thick & Easy Clear Thickened Cranberry Juice Cocktail, Honey Consistency, 46 Ounce Hormel Drink Thick & Easy Apple Juice (Honey Consistency), 4-Ounce Portion Control Cups (Pack of 24) Thick-It Aquacareh20 Thickened Decaffeinated Black Tea Beverage, Honey Consistency, 24 Count Thick & Easy Clear Thickened Kiwi-Strawberry Drink, Nectar Consistency, 46 Ounce