My husband also feels like he eats too slowly, so you are not alone in that. Here is a suggestion for going out or eating with family: have a protein shake or something filling before going out. When you are out, you can order something like a cream soup (and pick at it) or pie ala mode (and enjoy it). Back in the old days (think Gone with the Wind), fancy ladies were not supposed to eat heartily in public, so you can just be like Scarlett.

You might be able to enjoy a shake made with canned peaches or pears mixed with vanilla ice cream. The fruit is cooked in the canning process. When you buy the fruit, and make sure the only ingredient in the syrup are water and sugar. Start with just a slice or two of fruit in the shake, and see how it goes. Be sure to use full fat ice cream as that will help calm the acid in the fruit. If peaches or pears go well (they are the mildest) you can try applesauce in a shake.

Hope we can expand your dining experiences!
Maria