Delicious Ready-to-Use Purees: Safe and Nutrient Dense

Purees, which are a thick, creamy liquid made from strained and mashed fruits, meats, legumes, or vegetables, are often used in medical settings to treat patients with dysphagia, which is a condition that makes swallowing or chewing difficult. Some of the conditions that can cause dysphagia include neurological events such as a stroke or diseases like Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis. Elderly patients with Alzheimer's or dementia are also at risk for dysphagia. Cancer treatments can cause dysphagia because radiation and chemotherapy can cause inflammation of the throat or sores in the mouth. In addition, certain congenital anatomical features can make chewing and swallowing difficult. If you feel your loved one or patient is having difficulties such as painful swallowing, choking or coughing when eating, or loss of tongue control, consult your physician. If dysphagia exists, ready-to-use puree products are the perfect and convenient way to make sure your loved one gets the nutrients they need every day.

Thick and Easy to Consume

Ready-to-use puree products have a smooth, consistent, pudding-like texture that is free of lumps and easier to swallow, so they reduce choking risks. They also help you make sure your loved one's calorie and nutrition needs are met. The following are some of the ready-to-use puree products Honest Medical offers:

• Hormel Thick and Easy Entrees: Hormel makes a number of pureed entrees that can be heated for 60 seconds in the microwave and are ready to eat. They are complete meals that can be stored without refrigeration. Meals such as turkey, stuffing, and green beans and Italian lasagna with sausage are developed by chefs who understand the needs of dysphagia patients and strive to make their food tasty and nutritious.
• Thick-It Chicken a la King Puree: This nutrition-rich entrée was developed by dietitians and offers consistent texture and serves as a delicious comfort food or a quick and easy meal.
• Hormel Thick and Easy Hydrolyte Water with Lemon and Honey: This ready-to-serve thickened drink has honey and lemon and is ideal for dysphagia patients who often have trouble with thin liquids such as water. Simply chill the liquid and enjoy its delicious flavor, which also meets the daily requirement for Vitamin C.
• Thick-It Advantage Thickened Unflavored Water: If you prefer plain water, Thick-It offers pure Artesian mineral water that has been thickened for easy consumption by dysphagia patients. Simply chill and pour this ready-to-use water. Make sure your loved one is sufficiently hydrated each day. You can also add powdered milk or bouillon to this water for a delicious alternative.

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Honest Medical is proud to offer a wide range of health and wellness products including ready-to-use thickened food and drinks that help dysphagia patients get the calories and nutrition they need each day. These convenient and nutrient-dense purees are easy for caregivers to prepare and offer delicious choices for those with dysphagia. For any questions on these purees or other products, please call an HonestMed Care Specialist at (833) 933-2323.