General Guidelines for Diets During the Healing Process

 

• Warm or room temperature only, anything too hot or too cold can cause harm

• Avoid spicy foods

• Avoid foods with caffeine, it is a diuretic and will require you to drink more to stay hydrated.  One caffeinated drink per day is OK.

• Avoid any chips, nachos, or similar types of foods.

• Avoid any foods that require opening your mouth wide such as hamburgers,  large sandwiches, etc.

• Avoid foods that require a lot of chewing to eat such as bagels, steak, etc.

• Avoid foods that require biting with your front teeth such as apples, corn on the cob, bagels, etc.

• Try to eat a balanced diet with carbohydrates, protein, and fat.

• Eat smaller meals more often throughout the day.

• Do not try to “take advantage” and lose weight.  Your body needs a proper diet to heal.  No matter how much you think you are eating you will most likely lose weight anyway.

• The thicker the consistency, the more difficult it will be to drink.

• Dairy products may lead to more or thicker mucus in your throat,  avoid these products if you are having an issue with mucus.