Dad is eating only about 25% of what he used to, and he's on a mechanical-soft diet. Since he isn't very active, he doesn't need to eat all that he used to, but eating is still something he can do (with help).
I think he has also reached the stage where foods don't always have a taste, but he still seems to enjoy sweets -- milkshakes and applesauce, for example.
So I'm looking for ideas of sweeter recipes that we can try for meals (not desserts -- those are easy!). I've come up with… read more
baked sweet potatoes and casserole, corn casseroles, bananas, strawberries and heavy cream - no sugar! yogert
My Mom’s tastebuds haven’t changed yet, but she has always loved sweet and sour or sweet and spicy food - chinese american sauces that have spicy components with brown sugar are always favorites! The spicy ones like firecracker sauce have the added benefits of getting her to drink lots of water or iced tea with her meal. Balsamic vinegar is also a good flavoring because of the sweet and sour taste. Barbeque sauces might be good too. And if you are worried about sugar, many of these things come in diabetic friendly versions, too. Hope this helps!❤️
Egg custard is good for protein and sweet
Hubby likes sweet potatoes I add a little brown sugar also may want to consider sweetening pork and beans poultry can be cooked and sweetened with orange sauce and diced
What about "Green Fluff"? I make it with cottage cheese, lime jello, crushed pineapple, and Cool whip!😋 Cottage cheese is protein, and pineapple for fruit!!