Can I just point out that a plastic portioned plate of cold food is not the best recipe for encouraging someone to eat?
Is it only me who realises that high calorie creamed cuisine is likely to be a little bit cloying for someone who is unaccustomed to eating?
If you’re trying to support someone to recover, it’s good to apply a little logic.
If you’re trying to change someone’s perception of food, it’s possibly slightly more sensible to consider what you put on the table in front of them.
Toothless food and cups of trifle will hardly whet the appetite and even the most indulgent food is only enjoyable when it’s eaten in moderation –
I was running from my first experience of inpatient treatment for over fifteen years.
So, if you’re trying to be helpful, start small and get the message right – because fast fixes or cheap remedies won’t last the distance. But a little common sense and a well balanced diet just might –
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