10 Qa Why Does It Hurt When I Swallow Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipes

ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Drizzle garlic with olive oil, then wrap in aluminum foil. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and chop. Stir in butter, milk, salt and pepper.
• Remove the garlic from the oven, and cut in half. Squeeze the softened cloves into the potatoes. Blend potatoes with an electric mixer until desired consistency is achieved.

10 Q&A: WHY DOES IT HURT WHEN I SWALLOW? - ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Dr. Ghosh: Having difficulty swallowing foods can sometimes feel like foods are sticking in your throat.If you experience pain or difficulty swallowing, follow these dietary modifications:Choose soft or semisolid foods because they are easier to swallow.Thicken liquids with cornstarch or powdered milk so they go down easier. Eat mashed potatoes or peas.Eat small, frequent meals at room temperature.Avoid spicy, acidic or hard, coarse foods.Sit up and concentrate on coordinating your breathing and swallowing. Allow one to two minutes between each bite.Avoid talking while chewing and swallowing.From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.