Dysphagia: Menu Choices for Thickened Liquids At University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Your doctor and speech pathologist have found that it is safer for you to have liquids thickened before you drink them. This helps the fluids go down a little more slowly, giving you more control. This should prevent fluids from going into your lungs or causing you to cough.
Nectar Thick Choices
Pre-packaged Nectar Thick |
Kitchen will thicken on request |
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Honey Thick Choices
Pre-packaged Honey Thick |
Kitchen will thicken on request |
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Tips
- Pudding is safe for all consistency diets. Magic Cup® is safe for all liquid consistencies.
- You can thicken blenderized soups, strained soups, and tomato soups with mashed potatoes.
- If your body is not able to handle lactose you may ask your doctor to order lactase tablets. This can make it easier for your body to break down milk products and decrease gas pains.
Thin Liquids are not safe for patients who are on a thickened liquid diet.
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Apricot Nectar |
Hot Beverages |
Nutritional Supplements |
Tomato juice |
Broth |
Ice cream |
Pineapple juice |
Tomato Soup |
Coffee |
Italian Ice |
Prune juice |
Soups that are not thickened |
Ensure® |
Jell-O® |
Popsicles |
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Fruit juices |
Malts |
Sherbet |
Vegetable juice |
Gelatin |
Milk |
Soda |
Water |
High Protein Shakes |
Milk Shakes |
Tea |
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The information provided should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
Last Updated: 06/13/2012
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