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Author Weihofen, Donna L.

Title Easy-to-swallow, easy-to-chew cookbook : over 150 tasty and nutritious recipes for people who have difficulty swallowing / Donna L. Weihofen, JoAnne Robbins, Paula A. Sullivan
Published New York, N.Y. : John Wiley, 2002

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 MELB  616.320654 Wei/Ets  AVAILABLE
Description vi, 250 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Contents Machine derived contents note: Preface. -- Introduction. -- Why This Book? -- PART ONE: Understanding Swallowing and Swallowing Difficulties. -- 1. How We Swallow. -- 2. Swallowing Safely and Easily. -- 3. Tailored Food Textures and Nutrition Tips. -- 4. Tips for Easy Swallowing. -- PART TWO: The Recipes. -- Appetizers. -- Soups. -- Main Courses. -- Meatless Main Courses. -- Side Dishes. -- Vegetables. -- Sauces and Spreads. -- Desserts. -- Beverages. -- APPENDIX A: Dietary Supplements. -- APPENDIX B: Resources and Product Information. -- Index
Summary "Millions of people are challenged with chewing and swallowing problems as they get older or if they have such diseases as Parkinson's, cancer, multiple sclerosis, and others. This is the only cookbook that focuses on foods that are easy to swallow, offering numerous tips and strategies to improve swallowing function and help you enjoy eating again."
"Written by three authorities in the field, Easy-to-Swallow, Easy-to-Chew Cookbook presents over 150 fabulous recipes that you and your friends and family will enjoy, whether or not swallowing is difficult. You'll have your choice of delicious appetizers such as Lemon Tuna Mousse and Oriental Shrimp Dip, and delectable main courses like Cinnamon Apricot Glazed Salmon and Sherried Beef Sirloin Tips. For the vegetarian, there are meatless meals such as Noodles Romanoff and Potato Vegetable Bake. A wide range of soups, side dishes, sauces, and spreads is included. And to make every meal extra enjoyable, there are plenty of desserts to choose from, such as Caramel Cheesecake, Lemon Pudding Cake, and Fudge Bottom Pie."--BOOK JACKET
Notes Includes index
Audience Adult
Subject Deglutition disorders -- Diet therapy -- Recipes.
Cooking for the sick.
Deglutition disorders -- Diet therapy.
Ingestion disorders -- Diet therapy.
Older people -- Nutrition.
Deglutition disorders -- Diet therapy -- Formulas, recipes, etc
Deglutition Disorders -- diet therapy.
Deglutition Disorders.
Genre/Form Cookbooks.
Author Sullivan, Paula A.
Robbins, JoAnne, 1950-
LC no. 2002009285
ISBN 0471200743