Mechanical Diet Infographic

Infographic displaying a healthy diet of soft foods for people who have trouble chewing.

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The mechanical soft diet is for people who have trouble chewing and 
swallowing. For example, it is helpful for people who are missing teeth 
or have just had surgery that causes them to not be able to chew.
•   Smooth or fruit yogurt
•   Soft sliced cheese
•   Ground meat
•   Baked, poached, 
or broiled fish
•   Eggs
Dairy
Meat & Protein
Vegetables
Fruits
Grains
Dessert
•   Shaved deli meat
•   Tofu
•   Cooked and 
mashed beans
•   Pureed fruit
•   Canned fruit
•   Cooked fruit that is mashed or diced
•   Peaches, nectarines, melon, and bananas
•   Pancakes and French toast moistened by syrup
•   Soft pasta
•   Moist white rice
•   Cold cereal softened by milk
•   Soft bread, rolls, or muffins
•   Custard or pudding
•   Gelatin
•   Sherbet, sorbet, and ice cream
•   Cake and pie without nuts
•   Soft cookies without nuts
•   Chocolate candy without nuts
•   Cooked and mashed vegetables
•   Minced or diced vegetables
Mechanical Diet
A List of Soft Foods