Lugaw and Arroz Caldo Filipino Porridge (IDDSI Level 3–4)

Filipino lugaw reaches IDDSI Level 3 or 4 depending on broth ratio. Full recipe with adjustment guide and IDDSI testing steps.

Chiu Chow Congee Recipe — Hong Kong Style (IDDSI Level 3)

Chiu Chow congee reaches IDDSI Level 3 at a 10:1 ratio. Full recipe with water ratio guide, fortification options, and IDDSI testing steps.

Okayu Japanese Rice Porridge Recipe (IDDSI Level 3)

Japan's traditional sick-day rice porridge naturally reaches IDDSI Level 3 at a 5:1 ratio. Recipe with spoon tilt test and fortification tips.

Uji Millet Porridge Recipe - Dysphagia (IDDSI Level 2–3)

Uji millet porridge is naturally IDDSI Level 2 — thickener required for Level 3. Recipe with thickening guide and syringe flow test steps.

Dysphagia and ALS/MND: When Swallowing Will Change and How to Prepare

How ALS progresses to affect swallowing, managing saliva, when to discuss a PEG tube, and energy conservation strategies for mealtimes.

IDDSI Level 7 Diet: Regular and Easy to Chew Explained

IDDSI Level 7 has two sub-levels — Regular (RG7) and Easy to Chew (EC7). What each means, the fork pressure test, food lists, and when EC7 is right.

Dysphagia and Medication: How to Give Tablets and Capsules Safely

The first time I realised medication administration was a clinical problem in its own right — not just a practical inconvenience — was when I was caring for an elderly man with Parkinson's disease and dysphagia who had been crushing his levodopa tablets into his thickened water for months. Nobody

Dehydration, Dementia, and Dysphagia: A Complete Caregiver's Guide to Hydration

I have sat with a woman who hadn't drunk more than a few sips in three days. Not because she refused thickened drinks — we'd solved that. Not because she couldn't swallow — she could. Because she had dementia, and she had stopped knowing she was

The IDDSI Level 3 Diet: Liquidised Foods & a 7 Day Meal Plan

What to eat and drink at IDDSI Level 3 and how it differs from Level 4 . Plus a 7-day family-friendly meal plan.

IDDSI Framework PDF: Free Printable Poster, Handouts & Testing Cards

Download the official IDDSI framework poster, level handouts, and testing cards - free to print and share.

The IDDSI Level 6 Diet: Soft and Bite-Sized — Complete Guide & a 7 Day Meal Plan

What to eat at IDDSI Level 6 — complete food list, the 15mm rule explained, fork pressure test, and a 7-day family-friendly meal plan.

The IDDSI Level 5 Diet: Minced and Moist — Complete Guide Including Meal Plan

Complete food list, 4mm size explained in practice, 7-day meal plan, and family meal tips for IDDSI Level 5 minced and moist