Down Easy: A cookbook for those with swallowing difficulties;

This cookbook has been created for people with swallowing problems resulting from surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, diminished saliva or other conditions. It is not a medical book. It was created by the author to help her husband during and following his throat cancer treatments. It has 175 step-by-step recipes with detailed instructions for preparing them. The soft, easy-to-swallow foods are presented using phased recipes that include more solid foods as swallowing capability improves. They have been carefully crafted from organic and whole foods with eye appeal and great flavor. The recipes can be used in reverse order for those suffering from degenerative disease swallowing problems. In Down Easy you will find: Recipes that use whole foods and natural ingredients. Tasty recipes that the whole family can enjoy. Recipes graded for ease of swallowing. Recipes for increasing body weight fallowing chemotherapy and radiation. Gluten-free recipes. A detailed list of special ingredients and where to find them. Nutrition facts for each recipe. Air travel food recommendations. The entire family and friends can enjoy these interesting appetizers, scrumptious desserts, luscious sauces and mouthwatering main courses.