"Cheryl" > wrote in message
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> Must be high calorie, not full of fat but lots of protein would be good,
> and while we're at it, well rounded with veggies high in antioxidants. A
> soup that can be blended fine but still taste good. The foods that cause
> distress are high fat and anything he has to chew. Can only eat about 2
> oz at a time. My dad.
>
> --
> Cheryl
>

Cheryl, I called my friend who is a nutritionist at one of the locat
hospitals. She made several suggestions that were similar to what some
others have written here and also a couple that I have not seen in other
replies. Here is what she suggested:

Dried fruits, if he can tolerate them (I was dubious about this, considering
what you have written)
Nuts, if he can chew them--if not, you could try grinding them; nuts are
high in fats and calories and can really pack on the weight, but of course
it is not the type of "greasy" fat that may be causing some of his digestive
problems
Peanut butter
Other nut butters--almond butter, cashew butter, etc.; go *very slow* until
you can be sure that he can tolerate these
Homemade soup--commercial soups are usually too salty and may be unpalatable
if he is having taste problems; potato soup would be good, add some cream,
cheese, whole milk, etc.
Ice cream--you said he can eat ice cream and you often add it to his Ensure
or Boost; sue said to be sure to buy the *most concentrated* form of Ensure
or Boost because they come in several formulations

I hope some of this helps. I know how worried you are about your father,
and it can be very discouraging when someone cannot eat.

MaryL