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RECIPE: Transitional Foods- Fruit Juice Slushies
This is the perfect transitional food and is often used for therapy or quality of life measures but who hasn't enjoyed this as a fresh treat
Mar 16, 20232 min read
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What Are Transitional Foods?
Transitional foods are foods that start as one consistency and then change once they're in your mouth. I know what you’re thinking… Magic 🔮
Mar 12, 20232 min read
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RECIPE: Dual Consistency and Regular Easy to Chew- Minestrone
To back up our last blog post on dual consistencies, I chose this table winner as the perfect demonstration.
Mar 9, 20232 min read
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What are Dual Consistencies?
Dual consistency is a term used when a dish has both solid or semi solid foods AND fluid.
Mar 5, 20232 min read
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RECIPE: Level 2 Mildly Thick- Mango Lassi
Be this a fresh little summer hit or to accompany a spicy main dish, it's the perfect thick, rich and smooth drop to liven up your mealtime
Mar 3, 20232 min read
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Thickened Fluids: Level 2, Mildly Thick and Level 1, Slightly Thick
Thickened fluids are usually prescribed at varying levels to avoid aspiration, fluids going down the wrong way
Feb 26, 20233 min read
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RECIPE: Level 3 Liquidised- Gazpacho
Let your tastebuds take you on a trip to the sunniest summer lunch with your nearest and dearest.
Feb 23, 20232 min read
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Liquidised/ Moderately Thick- Level 3
Level 3 is another IDDSI level that describes both diet and fluid, like puree.
Feb 19, 20233 min read
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RECIPE: Level 4 Puree- Caprese Salad
This tasty favourite is the perfect entree, side dish or snack to share with friends- or just a fresh little treat for yourself because why
Feb 16, 20232 min read
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Puree/ Extremely Thick- Level 4
Level 4 is the first level to encompass both food and drinks. As a diet recommendation it is known as Puree and as a fluid recommendation...
Feb 12, 20232 min read
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RECIPE: Level 5 Minced and Moist- Pesto Risoni with Roasted Capsicum
Enjoy this moreish plate to warm the heart in winter or as a fresh side salad in the warmer months. There is an absolute sea of different...
Feb 8, 20232 min read
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Minced and Moist- Level 5
Level 5 or Minced and Moist is the next modification on the continuum. It describes foods that are soft and moist and of pieces equal to or
Feb 5, 20233 min read
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RECIPE: Level 6 Soft and Bite Sized- Spinach, Pumpkin and Feta Salad
A modified take on a modern classic side piece of a wholesome fam(b)ily meal.
Feb 1, 20232 min read
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Soft and Bite Sized- Level 6
Level 6 or Soft and Bite Sized describes foods that are soft, just like Regular Easy to Chew, but also cut up into small pieces.
Jan 29, 20233 min read
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RECIPE: Level 7 Easy to Chew- Braised Beef Cheeks in Red Wine with Leek Puree
Tender and pulled beef cheek, slow cooked in a red wine sauce on a bed of leek puree with thick gravy. Braised beef cheeks in red wine...
Jan 26, 20232 min read
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Regular Easy to Chew- Level 7
Level 7 or Regular Diet is considered a “normal diet” with no modifications necessary to make food safe for a person.
Jan 22, 20233 min read
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What is Dysphagia?
Dysphagia is any kind of difficulty associated with swallowing including chewing food and sipping drinks. It is often acquired as a...
Jan 15, 20233 min read
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Welcome to The Fourth Place: Dysphagia discussions and recipes
The Fourth Place is a website and food blog for people within and around the dysphagia community that covers all things modified foods. ...
Jan 8, 20233 min read
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