TIPS FOR GAINING WEIGHT

TRY TO EAT WELL-BALANCED MEALS

ADD CALORIES FOR ENERGY:

REPLACE WATER IN COOKING AND DRINKING WITH MILK AND FRUIT JUICES

INCREASE PROTEIN IN THE DIET:

MILK:

• Try adding skim milk powder to milk, making it double strength.
• Add ice cream to milk.
• Try Instant Breakfast with milk.
• Use evaporated milk, half and half, or cream to make casseroles, hot cereals, sauces, gravies, puddings, milkshakes, and soups.
• Yogurt is high in protein.

EGGS:

• Eggs are a good source of protein. Try them in eggnogs or milkshakes. Make sure eggs are properly refrigerated and have no cracks in them prior to use.
• Add eggs to salads, casseroles and sauces. Try eating deviled eggs.
• Try desserts with eggs, angel food cake, sponge cake, custard, and cheesecake.

MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH:

• Add these foods to salads, casseroles, and sandwiches.
• Try strained and junior baby meats.
• Cocktail wieners and deviled ham on crackers make good snacks.

CHEESE:

• Use cheese on sandwiches, as a snack or as cheesespread on crackers.
• Add cheese to casseroles, sauces, salads, or baked potatoes.
• Cheesecake has protein