According to the National Cancer Institute, the following list of recommended foods and drinks may help if you have dry mouth. (The list also works for people who have trouble swallowing.)
Types | Foods and Drinks |
Main meals and other foods |
- Baby food
- Casseroles
- Chicken salad
- Cooked refined cereals (such as Cream of Wheat®, Cream of Rice®, instant oatmeal, and grits)
- Cottage cheese
- Eggs (soft boiled or scrambled)
- Egg salad
- Macaroni and cheese
- Mashed potatoes
- Peanut butter, creamy
- Pureed cooked foods
- Soups
- Stews
- Tuna salad
- Custard
|
Desserts and Snacks |
- Flan
- Fruit (pureed or baby food)
- Gelatin
- Ice cream
- Milkshakes
- Puddings
- Sherbet
- Smoothies
- Soft fruits (such as bananas or applesauce)
- Sorbet
- Yogurt (plain or vanilla)
|
Meal replacements and supplements |
- Instant breakfast drinks (such as Carnation® Instant Breakfast®)
- Liquid meal replacements (such as Ensure®)
- Clear nutrition supplements (such as Resource® Breeze, Carnation® Instant Breakfast® juice, and Enlive!®)
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