13 m h Tips to increase calories and protein If you are losing weight or having trouble getting enough calories or protein due to the side effects of treatment, here are some tips that might help: • Eat several small meals and snacks throughout the day, rather than 3 large meals. • Eat your favorite foods at any time of the day. For instance, eat breakfast foods for dinner if they appeal to you. • Eat every few hours. Don’t wait until you feel hungry. • Eat your biggest meal when you feel hungriest. For example, if you are most hungry in the morning, make breakfast your biggest meal. • Try to eat high-calorie, high-protein foods at each meal and snack. • Exercise lightly or take a walk before meals to increase your appetite. • Drink high-calorie, high-protein beverages like milk shakes and prepared liquid supplements. • Drink most of your fluids between meals instead of with meals. Drinking fluids with meals can make you feel too full. • Try homemade or prepared nutrition bars and puddings.
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