Sample High Energy Meal Plan for a Minced Diet

The food suggestions on this page are intended for people with Huntington's Disease, who have special nutritional needs. A diet based on these suggestions may be inappropriate for those who do not have these special needs.

Breakfast

Orange Juice
Four Weetbix^TM with High Protein Milk, Sugar and Cream
Soft Poached Egg with Extra Margarine
Soft Bread (no crust) and liberally spread with Margarine
Soft Stewed Cut-up Apple with Yoghurt
Glass of Sustagen^TM or High Protein Milk

Morning Tea

Soft Stewed Pears (cut up) with Custard and Cream
Glass Sustagen^TM or High Protein Milk

Lunch

Large Serve Shepherd's Pie
Two scoops Mashed Pumpkin and Pureed Beans with Extra Margarine and Milk Powder
Baked Custard with Soft Cut-up Peaches topped with Cream
Glass of Sustagen^TM or High Protein Milk

Afternoon Tea

Fruit Yoghurt
Glass Sustagen^TM or High Protein Milk

Dinner

Smooth Cream Soup made with High Protein Milk or Cream
Two Wholemeal Sandwiches (no crusts) with Soft Fillings (eg egg and mayonnaise) and liberally spread with Margarine
Strawberry Mousse topped with Cream
Glass Sustagen^TM or High Protein Milk

Supper

Mashed Ripe Banana and Ice-Cream
Glass Sustagen^TM or High Protein Milk

[These guidelines for meeting the nutritional needs of people with Huntington's Disease were first published in the Association's Gateway newsletter Volume 4 No. 5, September/October 2001. They were prepared by Karen Keast, Dietitian, Huntington Disease Service (NSW), and include material compiled by the Dietitians Association of Australia NSW Gerontology Special Interest Group.The guidelines were reviewed and revised in August 2004.]

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Sample High Energy Meal Plan for a Minced Diet