Disclaimer

A note from our kitchen to yours. Every person is different. Chewing, swallowing, allergies, health conditions and preferences vary from one person to the next and can change over time, and we can't know or predict what anyone at your table actually needs. The dietary swaps and texture options in our cookbooks are loose, general suggestions to help you get started. They are not a prescription, and they are not a substitute for the people who know your loved one best.

Not medical advice

Our cookbooks, meal plans and website are for general information and home-cooking inspiration only. Nothing we publish is medical, nutritional, dietary or swallowing advice. Always follow your doctor, speech-language pathologist (SLP), registered dietitian or care team, especially for anyone with dysphagia, food allergies, diabetes, kidney or heart conditions, pregnancy, or other medical needs.

Texture suggestions (IDDSI-style)

Texture notes labeled "IDDSI 6-style" or "IDDSI 5-style" are loosely modeled on publicly available International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) descriptions. They are not certified, endorsed or reviewed by IDDSI, and we do not guarantee that any food will meet a particular texture level. Results depend on your ingredients, equipment, cooking, cutting, mincing, blending and serving. You are responsible for preparing, testing and serving every batch at the texture prescribed for the person eating it, and for supervising anyone at risk of choking.

Food safety, allergens and nutrition

Follow safe food-handling practices and cook meats to safe internal temperatures. Recipes may contain or come into contact with allergens, so always read ingredient labels. Dietary swaps are general ideas, not guarantees. Nutrition figures are estimates only.

Photos

Food photos are AI-generated illustrations to show the finished dish. Your results will look different.

Your responsibility

By using our products and website, you agree that you do so at your own risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Kindred Plate and its owners are not liable for any injury, illness, allergic reaction, choking, loss or damage arising from the use or misuse of our recipes, products or information. See our full Terms of Service.