Behavioural Changes

You’ll get better outcomes if you include:

• Stop at first fullness and learn signals
• chew count (20–30 for each mouthful)
• chew food to a soft paste
• put cutlery down between mouthfuls
• 20-minute meal rule – take time to rest and digest
• no drinking 30 mins before/after each meal or snack

🍗 Protein Strategy (Very Specific)

Phase textures

Phase 1 – Soft / minced / moist (Weeks 1–2 )

Portion: 2–3 tablespoons protein

Best tolerated:

• scrambled eggs
• egg mayonnaise (small amount)
• minced beef in broth
• turkey mince
• flaked salmon
• slow cooked chicken thigh
• cottage cheese (if tolerated)

👉 Goal: 15–20 g protein per meal