topic Re: Bland tasteing food for the sick in Wellness

Bland tasteing food for the sick

sarahpanda — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:46:39 GMT

My DH isn't well, last stages of ...(can't say the word)....and he won't eat much unless it's next to tasteless, like grits ...Do you have any suggestions? TIA

Re: Bland tasteing food for the sick

msgb — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:03:14 GMT

I have been there with family members. Some of the meds that they are on causes some foods to affect them in different manners. Some of the items I would get depending on what kind of foods were plain hummus (not the flavored --ie garlic), vanilla shake--usually a bit on the thicker side-always found this to be the preferance. There is rice--perhaps made of veggies but that can be a bit tricky if the person is on a med that is not a good match with the veggie-- (for example veggies with vitamin K and coumadin are not a good match).

Re: Bland tasteing food for the sick

millieshops — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:06:31 GMT

Pasta with a bit of butter and grated cheese?

Baked potato with one topping - butter, sour cream or plain yogurt?

When I was caring for my aunt, she regularly ate the sweets on her nursing home tray, loved grilled cheese sandwiches and I frequently went home with good food she wouldn't even touch.

@sarahpanda So sorry you have to deal with this problem. It's a true labor of love.

Re: Bland tasteing food for the sick

KingstonsMom — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:14:44 GMT

@sarahpanda

Mine is as well, maybe try scrambled eggs, oatmeal, cream of wheat (a sweet version similar to grits), jello, pudding, ice cream, are a few that come to mine, he only wants soft foods.

Best wishes to you and DH.

ETA: He also loves microwave pancakes, not freshly made. He says they're softer. Sometimes he just adds a little butter, sometimes a little jelly or syrup.

Re: Bland tasteing food for the sick

50Mickey — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:08:39 GMT

If you google what foods are best for someone suffering from an advanced illness like you indicted that your husband has you will find good sources. Some foods suggested were cream soups, pudding, mashed potatoes. hot cereals and mac and cheese. The source that I saw also explained why certain foods cannot be tolerated and why an individual in an advanced stage of a serious illness does not need much of food.

I am sure this must be so hard for you and your husband. Wishing you strength and comfort during this difficult time.

Re: Bland tasteing food for the sick

qbetzforreal — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:09:43 GMT

Warm hugs to you and your DH-

Try mashed potatoes, mashed banana, applesauce. Maybe offer him a protein shake.

Re: Bland tasteing food for the sick

phoenixbrd — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:16:36 GMT

@sarahpanda @KingstonsMom 💓

I would try fresh juices....easy to digest, nutritional. tasty. and hydrating.

Re: Bland tasteing food for the sick

KingstonsMom — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:20:24 GMT

Mine can't tolerate the acid in most fruit juices, he drinks a lot of Gatorade type re-hydrating drinks.

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jubilant — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:03:05 GMT

I have a cheesy potato soup recipe that was one of the few things my mother would eat. I cut the potatoes smaller and cooked them soft and put the carrots, celery, and onion in my little chopper and chopped them fine.

I'm sorry you are going through this.

Re: Bland tasteing food for the sick

jubilant — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:46:25 GMT

@sarahpanda Here's that recipe"

In large saucepan put: (Don't drain this. Keep mixture Water and All I cover this while cooking....about 10- 12 minutes.)

4 c. water

4 c. potatoes

1 c. carrots

1 c. celery

1/2 c.onion

2 tsps. salt (scant)

1/2 tsp. pepper

While above is cooking make white sauce as follows:

1/2 c. butter (melt in saucepan)

1/2 c. flour

4 c. milk

4 c. shredded cheese (mild or sharp cheddar or velveeta)

Add flour to melted butter; stir till smooth. Add milk all at once. Bring to boil and cook 2 minutes longer to get rid of flour taste. Turn burner off, stir in cheese till melted. Now add this to 1st mixture of water and veges.

This makes a lot. You may want to cut recipe in half.

Re: Bland tasteing food for the sick

qbetzforreal — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:53:10 GMT

@sarahpanda @KingstonsMom - Maybe offer a cup of bone broth for nourishment.

Re: Bland tasteing food for the sick

RedTop — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 20:09:12 GMT

Have you tried any type of baby food? Even the baby rice cereal?

Re: Bland tasteing food for the sick

Growing — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 20:49:02 GMT

I'm sorry you are going through this. Is he starting to have trouble chewing and swallowing? Will he eat vanilla yogurt or pudding? Will he take a little pureed in a blender food or soup? Any low salt soup will be blander or almost no flavor tasting.Just puree it up. What about oatmeal with a little extra water so it is not thick? I'll be thinking of you.

Re: Bland tasteing food for the sick

10sluvr — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 20:57:11 GMT

milk toast. toast (lightly) and butter, break in a bowl and add warm milk. add more butter to top off. tapioca or rice pudding.

Re: Bland tasteing food for the sick

ECBG — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 21:21:08 GMT

The "BRAT" diet is good. Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast.

Re: Bland tasteing food for the sick

RedTop — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 23:35:54 GMT

Boiled custard would also be a good choice.

Re: Bland tasteing food for the sick

phoenixbrd — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 01:42:38 GMT

@KingstonsMom A favorite juice....carrots, apples, fresh ginger, lemon. Lots of carrots and apples....a little ginger and lemon. It wouldn't be high in acid. Just an idea.

Lots of love and support for strength.🌷

Re: Bland tasteing food for the sick

Sooner — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 03:27:14 GMT

Take a good apple, cut in half and scrape the flesh with a spoon and feed the pulp. Adding a few grains of salt might be good--or not.

Re: Bland tasteing food for the sick

PamfromCT — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 03:46:34 GMT

@KingstonsMom, I understand that your DH is also ill. I want you to know that you both will be in my prayers and devotionals. I had no idea, but I do recall thinking that you have such a closely knit and loving family. All my best wishes.

Re: Bland tasteing food for the sick

goldensrbest — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:46:37 GMT

It is a very difficult ,to get your love one to eat ,in the last stages,i have been there with my husband,he passed in 2013, keeping them hydrated is important, i am sorry for you ,and him.