Try moist meat loaf, deviled eggs, egg salad, soft meat salads, soups, pud-dings, and custards. These softer meats or meat alternatives are easier to chew and swallow, but avoid baby meats or ground meats. Try mashing if that is an acceptable food form such as mashed potatoes or mashed baked squash. Try shredding raw vegetables or fruits and using the shredded vegetables and fruits in salads, gelatins or stir-fry dishes. Considering Emotional and Social Factors Serve food attractively.
Food tastes better if it looks good to eat.
Use a tray that is colorful and attractive, or a centerpiece to improve the appearance of the meal. Serve foods with a variety of temperatures, colors and textures to make meals more appeal-ing. Avoid serving the same foods day after day. Make the surroundings pleasant. Try setting up a tray next to a window with a view.