ALS can cause difficulty in chewing and swallowing and increase chances of choking. Some foods are easier to eat than others (example: foods that are saucy will be easier to swallow). YES FOODS: Soups (thick with consistent texture) Casseroles Pasta (short noodles) Lasagna Mac and Cheese Baked potatoes or mashed potatoes Chili Quiche Chicken Salad NO FOODS: Anything spicy Breads Sticky foods like peanut butter Stringy foods Crumbly foods Plain ground meats without gravy Peas, corn, legumes