These foods are small in size but big on calories and nutrients.


These foods are small in size but big on calories and nutrients. Adding these to your diet can help you boost your caloric intake even when you don't have a big appetite:
  • Eggs: deviled, hardboiled
  • Nuts: peanut & nut butters on crackers, mixed nuts, trail mix, seeds
  • Dairy: yogurt, pudding, custard, frozen yogurt, cheese cubes, string cheese
  • Grains: cereal with milk, whole grain bagel with cream cheese, granola bars
  • Fruit: Add fruit to your meals and snacks to boost your calories.



Drink Up


These beverages are high in both protein and calories:
  • Dairy-based drinks: yogurt smoothies, milkshakes, whole chocolate milk, commercial eggnog
  • Drink mixes: hot chocolate, instant breakfast drinks
  • Nutritional supplement drinks: Check with your physician to determine if you need a supplement drink to meet your needs.





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