There are approximately forty medical reasons for the condition of dysphagia (or swallowing difficulties) that call for the patient to … Read More
How To Balance a Pureed Meal
The blue graphic to the left gives you an idea of how to balance a meal. Fruits, Veggies, Grains, Proteins and … Read More
The National Dysphagia Diet: Guidelines for Purée
PLEASE SEE THE NEW 2019 GUIDELINES CREATED BY THE IDDSI HERE The National Dysphagia Diet is the standard for dietary treatment … Read More
How to Calculate Nutritionals for your Own Pureed Recipes
Know Thy Ingredients is a motto of Essential Puree. There is a terrific tool on the U. S. Department of … Read More
Post-Bariatric Surgery Recipes Made Easy with the Essential Puree Guidebook
Sometimes bariatric surgery, or gastric bypass, saves a person from the health complications caused by morbid obesity. Success depends on … Read More
Herbed Brisket with Chickpea Risotto
A New Year Menu from the Essential Puree Jewish Kitchen My favorite cook for clean eating recipes from the Jewish … Read More
Five Ways to Help a Caregiver
Dysphagia Care at Home and In a Healthcare Facility Let me speak of the unsung heroes of our world, those … Read More
Thickened Watermelon Sorbet
The most refreshing taste of summer made from the most abundant fruits of summer is ready in a flash and … Read More
The No-No List
Essential Puree Recipes for the Dysphagia Kitchen with No Additives and Preservatives Essential Puree has a philosophy – Clean Eating. Our … Read More