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Authors: Donna L. Weihofen, Paula A. Sullivan, JoAnne Robbins
ISBN-13: 9780471200741, ISBN-10: 0471200743
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Date Published: July 2002
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Donna L. Weihofen

Book Synopsis

Delicious and nourishing recipes that are easy to eat and swallow

The simple act of eating is a challenge for millions of people whose ability to chew and swallow has been compromised by the debilitating effects of age or disease. The Easy-to-Swallow, Easy-to-Chew Cookbook presents a collection of more than 150 nutritious recipes that make eating enjoyable and satisfying for anyone who has difficulty chewing or swallowing. It also shares helpful tips and techniques to make eating easier for the elderly and those with such diseases as Parkinson's, AIDS, or head and neck cancers.

Donna L. Weihofen, RD, MS (Verona, WI), is a nutritionist and the author of The Cancer Survival Cookbook (0-471-34668-3) and Magic Spices (Wiley: 0-471-34683-7).

JoAnne Robbins, PhD (Madison, WI), is founder of the University of Wisconsin's clinical Swallowing Service.

Paula A. Sullivan, MS, CCC-SLP (Madison, WI), is a speech pathologist who specializes in swallowing rehabilitation.

Table of Contents

Prefacev
Introduction: Why This Book?1
Part 1Understanding Swallowing and Swallowing Difficulties5
1How We Swallow7
2Swallowing Safely and Easily11
3Tailored Food Textures and Nutrition Tips20
4Tips for Easy Swallowing32
Part 2The Recipes49
Appetizers51
Soups62
Main Courses87
Meatless Main Courses126
Side Dishes144
Vegetables155
Sauces and Spreads167
Desserts183
Beverages222
Appendix ADietary Supplements237
Appendix BResources and Product Information242
Index247

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