PIF Categories: Nutrition and Dietetics
Regular easy to chew diet
Read our guide below which covers practical tips about a regular, easy to chew diet. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link […]
Soft and bite size diet
Read our guide below about a soft and bite size diet for people who have swallowing difficulties. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following […]
Puree diet
Read our guide below about a puree diet for people who have swallowing difficulties. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on […]
Food hygiene and safety
Eating should be a pleasurable experience. However, food can become contaminated with germs, which can grow to harmful levels in warm or moist conditions. To prevent food poisoning it is […]
Homemade fortified dairy-free drinks
Suggestions for drinks that are high in energy and are great to have when you have a poor appetite or are at risk of malnutrition. Try to have at least […]
Homemade fortified fruity drinks
Suggestions for drinks which are high in energy and are great to have when you have a poor appetite or are at risk of malnutrition. Try to have at least […]
Homemade fortified milky drinks
Suggestions for drinks that are high in both energy and protein and are great to have when you have a poor appetite or are at risk of malnutrition. Try to […]
High protein snack options
This information may be helpful if you have been advised to follow a high protein diet, for example if you are physically active or have muscle wastage, burns, an injury […]
Food First: Advice for eating if you have lost weight or are underweight – plant-based diets
You may need this advice if you follow a plant-base diet and have lost weight, are at risk of weight loss or are trying to gain weight. Please note: If […]
Food First: Advice for eating well if you have lost weight or are underweight
You may need this advice if you have lost weight, are at risk of weight loss or are trying to gain weight. Please note: If you have swallowing difficulties, specific […]