Food you can eat when u have TMJ?!
Question:
Food you can eat when u have TMJ?
I am not supposed to chew much, (at all) OR open my mouth wide. WHAT CAN I EAT?
Answers:
yogurt, mashed potatoes, protein drinks, soups, macaroni salad without any hard vegetables, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, egg salad, white rice cooked with extra water to make it softer .
Do not open your mouth to eat sandwiches or any hard foods.
Here's one of my recipes that would help you with something different to eat.
Best Ever Split Pea
Ingredients:
1-tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped carrot
2 cups finely chopped celery
1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup yellow split peas
1 cup green split peas
8 cups fat-free chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend
1-teaspoon salt
Directions
1:In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat olive oil. Cook onion, carrot, celery and garlic until onion is translucent. Stir in yellow and green split peas, broth, seasoning and salt. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 2 1/2 hours, stirring frequently. Puree with a blender or food processor. Return to pot, heat through, and serve.
If you have any further questions please let me know,
Billie77