Liquid Food
If reducing food size does not work, then food intake still causes symptoms that get worse, the next step is to chop the food in a blender and cook until it has a liquid texture. They will be more easily absorbed by the body and prevent nutritional deficiencies.
People with gastroparesis tolerate fluids more easily than solid foods. The discharge of fluid in the stomach is different from the discharge of solid food in the stomach, so it is easier for people with gastroparesis to take foods in liquid forms.
According to research, it is better to take water in between meals than to take it as you are eating your food. Another added reason is the fact that water takes up space and create the illusion of fullness. This further reiterates the need to take water after meals than during meals since patients need all the nbutrient6 they can get. It is also important that you drink plenty of water at other times so you don’t get dehydrated [8].