Here’s another example of the pureed meals from a commercial distributor of meals appropriate for any one of several medically-required diets.
This is described as a pulled pork sandwich with gravy, and a side of creamed corn. That sounded good, but the 10.5 ounce tray required a hefty amount of imagination to tie it back in any way to the underlying foods.
The alleged pork was absolutely tasteless. I ate as much as possible mixed with the small amount of gravy, which saved the day. I found in barely palatable. And when the gravy was used up, I had to abandon the rest. I just couldn’t force myself to keep eating.
The corn was a notch better. It reminded me of uncooked cornbread batter. Somehow it had retained a measure of corn flavor, making it a bit easier for me to relate to.
I know that these carefully prepared and delivered meals are better for me than the alternatives. But some of those alternatives, high calorie and protein shakes blending ice cream, Greek yogurt, fruit, and milk (or a bit of a commercial protein shake) make a tasty and nutritious meal. Sometimes I add a little peanut butter for good measure. Not a balanced diet by any means, but most vegetables are excluded from the pureed diet anyway.
Many of you suggested trying to rescue the pureed meats with creative spices.
Lipstick on a pig, as they say.
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My heart goes out to you Ian – the meal you showcased here looks and sounds absolutely ghastly! I would stick to your alternative of high calorie protein shakes for the duration. We will pray that this is the last day you have to eat this way and hope there is nothing but real food in your future, beginning tomorrow. You must be completely famished! Sending wishes for all the best at your up-coming re-check including removal of the drain and permission for a ‘choose what you wish’ diet. Sending much aloha to you and Meda.
Yes! Hoping for real food that is fresh and tasty. Greens are not ok bc why?
I take your dismay over what to eat to be a positive sign that you’re getting better.
Shoulda asked for an extra side of gravy.
Everything tastes better with gravy. Well, maybe not jello.
Does your diet allow you to “spice things up” with a dash of Tabasco or the like?
All the best to you, Ian and “GANBARU”!!!