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Puree Flavor POWER! 27 Ways to Get Creative with Mashed Potatoes

January 4, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Being on a pureed diet can be an isolating, degrading, depressing situation. This calls for creativity! There are so many ways to add flavor to mashed potatoes- make it a dessert, make it spicy, make it Thai, Indian, Mexican cuisine… there are no limits! Here are 27 ideas to get kitchen staff, patients, and families inspired.
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IDDSI Level 4 (Pureed/Extremely Thick)

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
The International Dysphagia Diet Initiative (IDDSI) level four encompasses both drink and food which are “extremely thick” and “pureed.” This material provides information for patients and their caregivers on this consistency’s characteristics, the reasoning for recommendation/need for this consistency, ways to test this consistency at home, and helpful recommendations and examples.
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Meltable Solids for People with Dysphagia

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes the texture and benefits of meltable solids for people who have dysphagia, particularly people who are on pureed diets but still have the ability to chew.
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