If you or someone you care for is having problems with teeth, gums or dentures, it is worth taking the time to see your dentist or denturist. If you still find chewing difficult, changing the way foods are prepared and choosing softer foods may help. A food processor or a food grinder is useful for some foods.
Soft food choicesMilk Products - milk
- yogurt, frozen yogurt
- milk pudding
- cheese, cheese sauce
- milk shakes
- ice cream
Meat and Alternatives - beef, pork, chicken (ground, minced or sliced thinly)
- pot roast, stew, meat loaf
- eggs (poached, scrambled, soft or hard cooked)
- smooth peanut butter, dried peas, beans
- fish, canned, fresh or frozen
Vegetables and Fruit - canned or cooked vegetables and fruit
- mashed or pureed fruits and vegetables, applesauce
- grated raw fruits and vegetables
- soft fruits (pear, banana, peach)
- fruit and vegetable juices
Grain Products - soft-crusted bread or rolls
- cereal with a generous amount of milk
- whole grain cooked cereals such as oatmeal and other grains
- bread and crackers may be dipped in milk, soup or served with gravy and sauces
- muffins
Sample menus using soft foods| | Sample #1 | Sample #2 | | Breakfast | poached egg
bread
yogurt
apple juice | bread with peanut butter
sliced banana with milk
glass of milk | | Snack | pear | muffin
fruit juice | | Lunch | macaroni and cheese
canned tomatoes
glass of milk
fruit cocktail | vegetable soup
baked beans
soft roll
chocolate pudding | | Snack | banana bread | ice cream | | Supper | meatloaf
mashed potatoes
cooked carrots
rice pudding
glass of milk | tuna casserole with rice and peas
glass of milk
applesauce | | Snack | cereal with milk | blueberry yogurt |
More menu ideas - Omelet, scrambled eggs
- Shepherd's pie
- Meatloaf
- Thick, hearty soups (eg. hamburger soup)
- Perogies
- Spaghetti or noodles with sauce
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