This morning, as I sliced a ripe banana into a pillowy bowl of fresh yogurt, I wasn't just indifferently throwing together another breakfast. I was tapping into a hunger that stretches back to the ...

Buttery mashed potatoes. Creamy macaroni and cheese. Luscious ice cream and smoothies. It’s hard to overlook the fact that when it comes to soft foods Americans seem to have, well, a soft spot. Just ...

**I urgently need some advice. My son Michael has knocked out three teeth riding his bike and I need to swap his diet to some softer foods. My problem is that the softer the food is, the worse it ...

Medically reviewed by Maggie Moon, MS, RD Key Takeaways A bland diet includes refined grains, soft vegetables and fruits, and low-fat dairy. Avoid spicy, fermented, fatty, or tough foods. Eating more ...