Tag: Eating recovery

According to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI), transitional foods are a specific category of foods that begin as one texture and change to another when exposed to moisture or temperature. This unique property is central to a transitional diet, which is designed to help individuals move safely from one dietary stage to another, such as from liquids to more solid foods.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), norovirus causes an estimated 21 million cases of viral gastroenteritis annually in the US alone, often requiring dietary modification during recovery. This highlights the frequent need for a strategic approach to know how to introduce food back into your system safely after a period of digestive distress, fasting, or illness.