I've been cleared today to move from liquids to pureed foods. Anyone have recommendations for good pureed foods. The idea of pureed meat is a little challenging for me. I need help.

Ooh...I would love to hear peoples' suggestions...I start pureed foods on Friday. :thumbup1:

See the archives in my blog (link below) for what I did for Pureed, Mushies, Softs. It's mostly real simple stuff because I didn't feel like cooking. Also, pureed canned chicken is better than it sounds lol. Add a little lowfat mayo and some celery seed--woo!

I started purees this week. I was so nervous to take that first bite! (Well, baby spoon full). How did your bodies react? I blenderized a couple pieces of chicken and it feels a little strange going down. Not like I am going to vomit, but just slightly uncomfortable. Is it too thick? Any ideas?

I also would like to see some suggestions and ideas for pureed foods since my surgeon said that when I go home from the hospital I will be on pureed foods. Need some ideas everyone! Thanks :-)

I fell in love with mashed cauliflower. Boiled cauliflower until soft, drain Water off, add a small amount of skim milk, smart balance butter, salt, pepper, & onion powder. Blend until creamy.

It may sound gross, but it is yummy. Its a good substitute for mashed potatoes without the carbs.

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I fell in love with mashed cauliflower. Boiled cauliflower until soft, drain Water off, add a small amount of skim milk, smart balance butter, salt, pepper, & onion powder. Blend until creamy.

It may sound gross, but it is yummy. Its a good substitute for mashed potatoes without the carbs.

no way does it sound gross I'm looking forward to that when I get to purred stage. Thanks for sharing

I personally am struggling with purees. Today I went back to clears for the morning and just now tried a yogurt. I think yogurt is the easiest thing to start with. I just have some nausea and uncomfortableness, so I 'm taking it really slow. I use toddler spoons also. Seems to help with smaller bites and eating slowly. I tried mashed potatoes and couldn't do it. I tried a spoon of peanut butter (which may not be a puree and may be my fault) and that wasn't good. Anyone else struggle with purees? Maybe just not ready and back to a few days of liquids?

I have recently started doing the same thing except that I am lazy and use the Steamables cauliflower w/ garlic. I add a small amount of fat free sour cream instead of butter.

For me, puree was weeks 2-3 post-op. I went to a local Soup shop and picked up all sorts Soups, brought them home, and threw them in the blender. Whatever was left went through the strainer. Tasted great and didn't have to worry about "chunks", etc. I also had cream of wheat for Breakfast, and still did some of the Clear Liquids (broths, etc.) when I wasn't feeling up to eating the soups. Still loved the SF popsicles as well.

Good luck!

Blenderized Wendy's chili was a staple for my husband and me. We also liked refried beans with a little melted cheese. Yogurt and cottage cheese were also relatively easy to eat and had at least a little bit of protein. We didn't really do much meat except in the blenderized soups.