Poshan Shakti: Specialized High-Protein Liquid and Soft Diets for Swallowing Difficulties

Patients undergoing radiation therapy or chemotherapy for head and neck cancers often experience temporary swallowing pain or throat tightness (dysphagia). The Poshan Shakti nutrition protocol provides easy-to-digest, energy-dense options to maintain weight and healing strength. • Blend cooked roasted gram flour (sattu) or broken wheat with milk, jaggery, and crushed nuts for an easily swallowable, calorie-dense breakfast. • Cook moong dal with pumpkin, bottle gourd, and paneer, then blend into a smooth, lukewarm soup enriched with a spoon of ghee or butter. • Blend fresh soft paneer with hung curd, banana, and cardamom for a soothing, non-acidic protein drink. 1. Serve foods at room temperature or lukewarm—avoid extremely hot or chilled foods. 2. Strain soups to ensure no coarse fibers or seeds irritate throat tissues. 3. Sit upright at 90 degrees during meals and remain sitting for at least 30 minutes afterward. For customized dietary plans, patients can utilize the Poshan Shakti digital tool or consult Dr. Narendra Rathore during OPD hours.