5. Cut the food into smaller pieces or mash it up fine it is a good nutritional tip to remember when you have a difficult time swallowing.
Foods such as tuna in a can don’t have to be mashed up. It is things like chicken and fish. You’ll need to cut them as small as you can and try to mash it up with your fork or spoon.
Even though you are having a difficult time swallowing, you will have to give up some foods that you would normally eat, such as fried chicken. Baked chicken has a softer texture and easier to swallow.
To make it even softer, you can boil the meat first for an hour and then bake it. It may take longer for you to get the food as soft as it needs to be, but it will help you. You’ll still need to cut or mash it up.