THE PARKINSON’S PERSPECTIVE Newsletter Volume 36, Issue 1
January/February 2016
35 years Celebrating
Serving OR and S. WA
EAT WITH EASE IN 2016 by Tony Borcich, LCSW
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS FEATURING RECIPES USEFUL FOR SWALLOWING ISSUES AND/OR SENSE OF TASTE Well, the holidays are over and the special food preparation is behind us. However, if you’re a person with Parkinson’s or a care partner, special food preparation may be a year-round challenge because of issues with swallowing and/or sense of taste. Here are some books that may be helpful:
Nutritious Recipes for People Who Have Difficulty Swallowing by Paula Sullivan *hint: borrow from PRO library. • The author is a speech pathologist who specializes in swallowing rehabilitation. • Includes an extensive chapter with helpful tips and techniques to make eating easier.
The Dysphagia Cookbook by Elayne Achilles • Every recipe has a classification of S, G, or P indicating consistency levels of soft, ground, or puréed. • Included is a list of ready-made products that have been tested for thickness, flavor, ease of chewing, and ease of purchase and preparation. • A section on must-have kitchen supplies helps cooks deal with the new ways of preparing food for people with swallowing difficulties.
Easy-to-Swallow, Easy-to-Chew Cookbook: Over 150 Tasty and JAN/FEB 2016
Speaking of taste, here are two books that are fascinating and useful if you like to cook a lot. Please note they are expensive ($40 and $38) and contain no recipes. Why would you buy cookbooks with no recipes? Read on…
The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on
the Wisdom of America’s Most Imaginative Chefs and The Vegetarian Flavor Bible:
The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity With Vegetables, Fruits, Grains, Legumes, Nuts, Seeds, and More, Based on the Wisdom of Leading
Down Easy: A Cookbook for Those With Swallowing Difficulties by Judy Best • Recipes focus on organic and whole foods and are graded for ease of swallowing. • Some gluten-free recipes are included. • Includes suggestions for foods to prepare ahead for traveling.
puréeing their food. The unfortunate result is that food becomes unappetizing and nutrition needs may go unmet. • This cookbook focuses on guidelines for modifying recipes for soft and smooth texture while maintaining taste.
Soft Foods for Easier Eating Cookbook: Easy-to-Follow Recipes for People Who Have Chewing and Swallowing Problems by Sandra Woodruff
American Chefs both by Karen Page • Contain thousands of ingredient entries, organized alphabetically and crossreferenced with the herbs, spices, and other seasonings that best enhance their flavor, resulting in thousands of recommended pairings. • Create flavor combinations that may help overcome issues with sense of taste.
• Many deal with swallowing issues by
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