Liquid and soft food choices?

zooblflot
zooblflot Posts: 131 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Well I just had surgery on my gums on friday (preparing for a crown), so it's soft or liquid food only for me for a couple days at least. Does anyone have any healthy and delicious thoughts on what should be on the menu for a non-chewer?

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  • kristinlough
    kristinlough Posts: 828 Member
    Applesauce, maybe red beans & rice (you can mash it) if it's not too spicy (I assume you've got some cuts/stitches/etc. in your gums), mashed potatoes, mashed cauliflower, maybe you could mash broccoli with some butter (or whatever you use). Oatmeal, couscous, quinoa, etc. and soups are all I can think of off the top of my head.

    Good luck and I hope all goes well!!
  • mamitc01
    mamitc01 Posts: 43 Member
    You could make your own fruit and/or veggie smoothies... I don't have any recipes, but I'm sure there are some healthy ones out there. Maybe a scoop of protein powder too.
  • MichelleWagner50
    MichelleWagner50 Posts: 240 Member
    yogurt/ greek yogurt. protein shakes. good luck!!
  • surlydave
    surlydave Posts: 502 Member
    I just finished a ton of dental work myself (a crown was the tip of the iceburg). Oatmeal was a good breakfast option. Yogurt or low/non fat pudding cups. Mashed potatoes. The tough part is getting your protein. I found a nice, flaky fish (grilled) was easy to get down.
  • surlydave
    surlydave Posts: 502 Member
    You'll probably find that temperature is the bigger issue than texture.
  • sandara
    sandara Posts: 830 Member
    Scrambled eggs, add low fat cheese for more protein.
  • melanie92
    melanie92 Posts: 184 Member
    I lived on Cream of Wheat and Ensure when I had jaw surgery.
  • zooblflot
    zooblflot Posts: 131 Member
    Thanks guys!!
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