"MaryL" wrote:
> "Cheryl" wrote:
>
> > 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

I don't know about nuts, those are both high in fat and difficult to
digest. But without knowing the nature of the illness it's very
difficult to make dietary suggestions... the only high nutrition food
in concentrated form I know that is universally acceptible is fresh
breast milk... on tap is best... I can't imagine any man would be
adverse.