Eating well
Eating well is an essential part of your treatment and recovery.
It is important to maintain your nutritional needs to support your body’s healing process and keep you strong.
Our expert dietitians and speech pathologists have created a range of videos that provide important information about monitoring your nutrition and consuming food and fluids - to make sure you are eating well and meeting your nutrition and swallowing needs, in hospital or at home.
Thickened fluids
Your speech pathologist may have recommended that you drink thickened fluids to help manage troubles with swallowing.
Thickened fluids are less likely to go into the airway or lungs because they move more slowly and are easier to control.
Watch the video of the thickened fluid consistency that has been recommended for your specific needs.
If you are not sure, please check with your speech pathologist.
Mildly thick fluids
Moderately thick fluids
Extremely thick fluids
Dysphagia and aspiration risk
Texture-modified foods
Your speech pathologist or dietitian may have recommended that you eat texture-modified foods.
This could be because you are experiencing troubles with swallowing, recovering from surgery or need to manage other issues such as fatigue.
Watch the video of the texture modified food consistency that has been recommended for your specific needs.
If you are not sure, check with your speech pathologist or dietitian.
Modifying your diet – puree
Modifying your diet – minced moist
Modifying your diet – soft bite size
Nutrition support
People in hospital are often at risk of under-nutrition. Your nutritional intake can be affected by your illness, recovery from surgery or symptoms you experience from treatment.
Watch the following videos for tips and guidance on choosing foods and drinks to support your recovery.
Nourishing fluids
Fortifying food
High energy high protein diet
Managing symptoms – loss of appetite
Managing symptoms – nausea
Weight monitoring
Preventing Malnutrition
Closing note
Always follow the advice of your health professional. For more information speak to your dietitian, speech pathologist or healthcare professional.