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Kathryn Fransz
Oct 17, 20233 min read
RECIPE: Minced and Moist, Level 5- Chili Con Carne, Spicy Sweet Corn and Polenta
Get around this hot take for your next taco night! Whether it's with friends or family, for movies or games, it's a classic for a reason
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Kathryn Fransz
Mar 12, 20232 min read
What Are Transitional Foods?
Transitional foods are foods that start as one consistency and then change once they're in your mouth. I know what you’re thinking… Magic 🔮
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Kathryn Fransz
Mar 5, 20232 min read
What are Dual Consistencies?
Dual consistency is a term used when a dish has both solid or semi solid foods AND fluid.
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Kathryn Fransz
Feb 26, 20233 min read
Thickened Fluids: Level 2, Mildly Thick and Level 1, Slightly Thick
Thickened fluids are usually prescribed at varying levels to avoid aspiration, fluids going down the wrong way
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Kathryn Fransz
Feb 19, 20233 min read
Liquidised/ Moderately Thick- Level 3
Level 3 is another IDDSI level that describes both diet and fluid, like puree.
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Kathryn Fransz
Feb 12, 20232 min read
Puree/ Extremely Thick- Level 4
Level 4 is the first level to encompass both food and drinks. As a diet recommendation it is known as Puree and as a fluid recommendation...
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Kathryn Fransz
Feb 5, 20233 min read
Minced and Moist- Level 5
Level 5 or Minced and Moist is the next modification on the continuum. It describes foods that are soft and moist and of pieces equal to or
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Kathryn Fransz
Jan 29, 20233 min read
Soft and Bite Sized- Level 6
Level 6 or Soft and Bite Sized describes foods that are soft, just like Regular Easy to Chew, but also cut up into small pieces.
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Kathryn Fransz
Jan 22, 20233 min read
Regular Easy to Chew- Level 7
The international dysphagia diet standardisation initiative (IDDSI) is a continuum of food and drink modifications that was created to...
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