
Soft food is a food made from food that is easy to chew and swallow. It is used for people who have problems chewing (such as those learning to use dentures) and after radiation therapy to the head and neck. It also helps people who do not have enough strength to chew food normally.
Basic principles
Avoid foods that are difficult to chew, such as hard meats, dried or raw vegetables or fruits, breads with thick crusts, nuts, and sesame seeds.
You can choose to eat ripe vegetables and fruits, ground meats, soft cheeses or other dairy products, soft breads, and grains.
Liquids are another option that can be eaten. Some beans can be eaten cooked, as can any food cut into pieces smaller than ¼ inch. Breads and cereals that have been softened with liquids can also be eaten.
Foods that can be eaten
- All types of liquids
- yoghurt
- Soft cheese or Cottage cheese
- Sour cream and Cream cheese
- Cooked and finely ground chicken, turkey, beef or pork.
- egg
- Thinly sliced chicken or turkey
- Tuna, egg or chicken salad (shredded or cut into small pieces) without fresh vegetables
- tofu
- Peanut butter (fine, not coarsely ground)
- Vegetables cooked until tender (excluding seeds or skins and cut into small pieces)
- Mashed potatoes (without skin)
- Clear or thick soup made with finely chopped meat or vegetables.
- Soft fruits, such as bananas or ripe peaches
- Jams, jellies and preserves (without seeds)
- Cereals without nuts or dried fruits (can be eaten with cow’s milk or soy milk)
- White bread and crackers (softened with liquid)
- White rice or pasta
- Ice cream, fruit ice cream or yogurt ice cream (without nuts or sweets)
- Puddings and custards
- Cakes and Cookies (without nuts, chocolate chips, raisins or candy)
- Butter or margarine
- Gravy or sauce
Sample menu items
This is a sample soft-boiled meal plan, and the quantities can be adjusted to suit your preferences and calorie needs. Making healthy choices on this diet can be difficult, so consult a dietitian if you need to eat soft-boiled meals for more than 2-3 days.
breakfast
- 1 glass of fruit juice
- Cooked oats mixed with sugar or honey and 1 cup milk.
- 1 glass of water or coffee
Breakfast Snack
lunch
- 1 cup cooked vegetables
- ½ cup tuna salad
- 1 slice white bread (mixed with water if necessary)
- 1 glass of cow’s milk or soy milk
Afternoon snack
- 1 cup ice cream
- 1 glass of water
dinner
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 1 cup of battered and fried ground beef with gravy
- 1 glass of cow’s milk, soy milk, or your favorite beverage
Late Night Snack
For some people with additional restrictions, you should consult your doctor, สมัคร ufabet especially if you have a medical condition or need to consume certain foods.