26 What to do • Try using plastic forks, spoons, and knives, and glass cups and plates. • Try sugar-free lemon drops, gum, or mints. • Season foods with tart flavors like lemon wedges, lemonade, citrus fruits, vinegar, and pickled foods. (If you have a sore mouth or throat, do not do this.) • Rinse your mouth with a baking soda, salt, and water mouthwash before eating to help foods taste better. (Mix 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon baking soda in 1 quart water. Shake well before swishing and spitting.) • If red meats taste strange, try other protein-rich foods like chicken, fish, eggs, or cheese. • Keep your mouth clean and brush your teeth to help ease bad tastes. Be sure to replace your toothbrush regularly. • Serve foods cold or at room temperature. This can decrease the foods’ tastes and smells, making them easier to tolerate. • Freeze fruits like cantaloupe, grapes, oranges, and watermelon, and eat them as frozen treats. • Eat fresh vegetables. They may be more appealing than canned or frozen ones. • Try marinating meats to make them tender. • Blend fresh fruits into shakes, ice cream, or yogurt. W W W
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