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1 Hi Hi gh Pr otein gh Ca lorie Snack Why do I n eed hig h calorie/highh protein snack s? It is important that you eat foods that will preserve your strength and help to restore your health during your cancer treatment. What you eat not only affects how you feel, but also affects your medical treatment. NUTRITION Protein is essential to maintain organs, muscles, bones and other body tissues. It works to build and repair these tissues to ensure they work properly. Also, protein is needed to strengthen your immune system. High calorie snackss will help you prevent weight loss. Finding it Don t feel hard to eat enough? like eating? Then take a look at our Helpful Hints for some ideas on how to get the food you need to improve your wellbeing! Help ful Hints Eating foods that are naturally high in protein and calories is important. Try adding these foods to meals and snacks. Plan multiple snacks throughout the day instead of three big meals; try to eat something every 2 hours to ensure you are eating enough. If your appetite changes during the day, try to eat your biggest meal when food is most appealing. Eating with family and friends will create a pleasant atmosphere to help raise your spirits. It is alright if you can only tolerate a small amountt of food. Having meals more often throughout t the day will still provide you with energy. After eating, give yourself time to relax or take a walk with family and friends.

2 High Prote in Food Choic es Food Skim Milk Powder Cottage Cheesee Yogurt Meat, Fish and Poultry Tofu Legumes (brown beans, kidney beans, chick peas, lentils) How to hot cereals, scrambled eggs gravies, sauces and soups casseroles or ground meat recipes for baked goods (bread, loaves, muffins) mashed potatoes fruits and vegetables cheesecake and puddings on top off pancakes and crepes pasta (manicotti, lasagna) casseroles and egg dishes milkshakes and smoothies vegetables, casseroles and pasta dishes fresh or canned fruit and desserts cereals, pancakes and waffles Add Add to: pastries or baked potato sandwiches and omelets soup, casseroles and stuffing to: milkshakes and smoothies soups stir-fries, salads and casseroles casseroles, soups and stews Top of: toast and baked potatoes salads, pasta and grain dishess 2

3 High Calor ie Food Choic es Food Cream Cheese Butter or Margarine Table Cream, Sour Cream, Whipped Cream Salad Dressings and Mayonnaise Dried Fruit (raisins, figs, prunes, apples, dates, apricots) Honey, Jams and Syrups How to on: sandwiches, bagels, muffins, crackers fruits and vegetables vegetable andd fruit dips and saucess potatoes, hot cereals, rice, noodles cooked vegetables, meatt or egg dishes sauces, gravies and soups vegetables and seafood as a dip toast, muffins,, bread, pancakes, waffles, french toast, popcorn and crackers soups, sauces,, vegetable and fruit dips, batters, pudding and custards pasta, rice, potatoes, meatloaf on: cereals, gelatin, desserts, fruit, pancakes, crepes and waffles salads (potato, pasta and lettuce), sandwiches sauces, gelatin desserts and dips vegetables as a dip meat, fish and egg breakfast cereals and desserts muffins, cookies, cakes, bread, rice and grain dishes, cereals, pudding and stuffing cereals, milk drinks, fruit desserts, yogurt and ice cream muffins, breads, crackers, pancakes, fruit 3

4 High Calor ie, High Prote in Food Choices Food Cheese Whole Milk Eggs Peanut Butter Nuts and Wheat Germ Bacon, Bacon Bits How to Grate on: vegetables, casseroles and soups Addd to: hamburgers, hotdogs, meat and fish scrambled eggs, omelets, potatoes, rice and noodles bread and muffinss Addd hot chocolate, cream soups, gelatin, hot cereals, puddings, beverages (coffee and tea) on its own at meals or snacks salads, egg salad, devilled eggs, Eggs Benedict, omelets and moree Addd to: custards, puddings, french toast, pancake and waffle batter and sauces baked goods Spread on: sandwiches, toast,, muffins, crackers, waffles, pancakes, bagels and raw fruit and vegetables baked goods (cookies, squares, muffins, cakes and icings) smoothies and milk drinks ice cream, yogurt, puddings, cereals, muffins, pancakes, waffles, breads and cookies casseroles, hamburgers, meatloaf, vegetable dishes, pasta, salads and fillings use instead of bread crumbs in recipes salads, casseroless and soupss 4

5 High Prote in, High Calor ie Recipes Souped-Up Soup 1 10 oz can of cream soup (your choice) 1 10 oz fortified milk* You can add a wide variety of ingredients: ¼ cup of cooked meat or poultry. Examples include: grated cheese, turkey, chicken, tofu chunks, soaked legumes, dried peas or blenderized cottage cheese You can also try adding croutons or cooked egg noodles Add frozen or canned vegetables: peas, corn, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and green or yellow beans Spices: parsley, bay leaf, curry and dill as tolerated Makes 2 servings 1 serving = 308 calories and 18 grams of protein Snack Bread 2 slices French, crusty or Italian bread 2 tbsp 6 tbsp 4 tbsp Butter or margarine Grated cheddar cheese Grated parmesan cheese Pinch Italian herbs Preheat oven to 400 F or use toaster oven Spread butter or margarine on bread Sprinkle bread with cheddar, parmesan cheese and herbs Toast about 5 minutes, or until browned Makes 2 servings 1 serving = 276 calories and 10 grams of protein 5

6 High Prote in, High Calor ie Bevee rage Id eas Fortified Milk* 4 cups Whole milk Skim milk powder Mix together and stir to dissolve Refrigerate e and use in place of regular milk Makes 4 servings 1 serving = 257 calories and 19 grams of protein Café Au Lait ¼ cup Boiling water 1 tsp Instantt coffee Warm fortified milk* Dissolve coffee in boiling water Add warm milk and stir Garnish with whipped cream Makes 1 serving 270 calories and 19 grams of protein Frosty Yogurt Supreme Fortified milk* ½ cup Fruit juice Full fat yogurt 1 tbsp Honey, if desired Mix all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth Makes 2 servings 1 serving = 481 calories and 23g of protein Peanut Butter Shake ¾ cup Vanilla ice cream ½ cup Whole milk ¼ cup Skim milk powder 2 tbsp Peanut butter Mix all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth Makes 1 serving 510 calories and 20 grams of protein NSNS6583 (2011/03/15) Updated December 12,