Tag: texture sensitivity
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How Texture Changes When Food Cools (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
Most people think food texture is fixed. You cook something, it’s soft or it’s crunchy, and that’s that. But texture isn’t static. It’s alive. It changes with temperature, time, moisture loss, and even how a food was cooked in the first place. If you’ve ever reheated leftovers and thought this isn’t the same food, you’ve…
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Dysphagia-Friendly Fast Food
This guide focuses on adapting common fast food items for modified textures such as puréed, minced and moist, soft & bite-sized, and easy to chew, with swallowing safety in mind. Reviewed by a licensed speech-language pathologist. Fast food is a part of real life. It’s where people meet up between errands or grabbing something on…
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Comfort Foods Without Surprises: Meals for Texture Sensitive Eaters
Have you ever pushed aside a dish because it felt off in your mouth? Maybe it was too stringy, lumpy, or unpredictable; you’re not alone. For many people, food isn’t just about flavor. Texture can make or break a meal. Sometimes it’s sensory sensitivity, sometimes it’s about comfort, and sometimes it’s just what feels easiest…