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At 57 years old, I got braces on my lower teeth and Invisalign on my upper teeth to correct a deep bite. After the braces were put on I realized I couldn’t bring my molars together to chew food.
I decided to use my training as a dietitian to experiment with foods and meals that I could enjoy and then share this with others who have had the same type of orthodontic correction or have had their teeth removed prior to getting dentures or have some other dental condition in which they cannot macerate their food with their teeth.
The first two days I found it easiest to drink smoothies and eat yogurts. After that, I started experimenting with various textures and sizes of chunks of food that I could manage to eat and enjoy. Here I share with you the foods that I was able to chew and enjoy plus links to some of the recipes.
Chopped strawberries using a pastry blender tool
Pasta with meat sauce, chopped strawberries and vanilla yogurt with homemade strawberry jam.
Avocado
Guacamole
Refried Beans
Raspberries
Pears
Blueberries
Roasted cauliflower, vegetable soup with tofu, avocado and raspberries.
Cranberry Sauce, Canned
Fruit juice
Watermelon
Peeled Peach
Canned Mandarin Oranges
Fresh Mango
Roasted or Steamed Cauliflower topped with Parmesan
Raspberries and cottage cheese
Smoothies
Soft Raised Glazed Doughnut as a treat
Red Lentil Soup With Grated Carrot
Split Pea Soup, blenderized or pureed
Quinoa
Hummus
Patak’s Mango Curry Simmer Sauce With Tofu
Sous Vide Eggs With Bacon
Cooked quinoa topped with tablespoons of skim ricotta, chopped spinach, meatballs and red sauce then heated in the microwave.
Mashed Black Beans With Salsa Topped With Cheese And Avocado
Bean Soup blended with an emulsion blender and cooked quinoa added.
Red Lentil soup blended with an emulsion blender and garnished with fresh avocado.
Ricotta Cheese Raspberry Mug Cake
Tapioca Pudding Topped With Raspberries
Cottage Cheese With Strawberry Jam
Ripe Pear and Yogurt or cottage cheese
Toast with ricotta, honey and jam
Toasted Cheese Sandwich
Scrambled Egg With Finely Chopped Spinach
Tuna Noodle Casserole, chopped
Egg Salad
Chickpea Avocado Mash, Toast, blueberries
Cornmeal Mush
Cornbread warmed with milk and sugar
Pudding
Top Ramen With Firm Drained Tofu Plus Soy Sauce
Whole Grain Pasta with pesto sauce, chopped
Whole Grain pasta with pesto, chopped
Sweet Potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch rounds, tossed in olive oil and baked til tender.
Peanut Butter On Soft Whole Wheat Bread and Milk to drink
Salmon With Pesto
Inside Of Baked Potato, Cheddar Cheese, Cottage Cheese. No Skin
Mashed Potatoes
Applesauce
Soft Cake With Frosting
Custard
Mousse
Soft Cheesecake
Au Gratin Potatoes
Egg Fried
Ricotta Raspberries Microwave Cake
Lasagna Except For The Cheese Top
Soft Moist Meatballs With Red Meat Sauce Tofu With Red Sauce
Cooked quinoa topped with tablespoons of skim ricotta, chopped spinach, meatballs and red sauce then heated in the microwave
Mocha Coffee Recipe: Add 1 scoop of this chocolate protein powder to hot coffee and stir. Add additional skim milk if desired.
