DYSPHAGIA BLOG

Leading the way for dysphagia cookbooks
Brie Simons Brie Simons

Leading the way for dysphagia cookbooks

Adjustment, standardisation, restriction, variation. Who would have thought these words would ever come close to the description of a meal, a bite of food or dinner preparation? But, for many living with dysphagia (dis-fay-juh; swallowing impairment), this is their reality. Meals require careful adjustment to ensure that each mouthful is swallowed safely….

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What is dysphagia?
Brie Simons Brie Simons

What is dysphagia?

Dysphagia (dis-fay-juh) // noun
Swallowing disorder

Humans swallow an average of 500-700 times per day. For someone living with dysphagia, this battle can take a huge toll on one’s attitude towards mealtimes…

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