Warm food is easier to blend than cold.
When blending meat first cut into small pieces and add broth, gravy or other liquid as needed. Always encourage eating and swallowing slowly - meals should be savored not rushed, even pureed foods. Sucking on ice chips before eating helps to lessen the gag reflexes and may be helpful when swallowing is difficult. Keeping your head downward rather than upward makes swallowing easier. People with neuromuscular disorders may often have difficulty swallowing thin liquids, as they may cause aspirating, using a slightly thicker consistency may be easier.