Tips for Increasing Calories & Protein

• Eat smaller, more frequent meals

Try these ideas:

• Add extra butter, margarine and oils when preparing foods.
• Mix powdered milk into casseroles, soups, gravies, cereals and milkshakes.
• Choose calorie-rich snacks such as: peanut butter and crackers, nuts, cheese toast, yogurt and fruit.
• Always have meat, eggs or cheese at meals.
• Use honey, jelly and fruit toppings on toast, muffins, bagels and other food items.
• Try a nutritional supplement such as Carnation Instant Breakfast ®, Ensure ®, Boost ® or Resource ®.

For more information, call The Nutrition Center at 601-973-1624.

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