Practical Tips to Help with a Poor Appetite or Weight Loss

Sometimes as we age, we need to fortify the food we eat with extra calories and extra protein*. Here’s how you can do it easily and without breaking the bank.

Add extra butter: to bread, toast, sandwiches, rolls, scones, crackers and biscuits.
Add extra gravy to meat, potatoes and vegetables.
Add coleslaw to sandwiches, salads and jacket potatoes.
Make mashed potatoes using full/whole fat milk, cream and butter.
Encourage greater snacking in between meals; yoghurt, supplements, chocolates, biscuits with butter and jam, crackers or toast (try spreading butter on top before adding the cheese), pastries (again add butter/jam/marmalade/honey).
Encourage greater intake of more nourishing drinks like full/whole fat milk, juices, regular fizzy/mineral drinks (avoid if you have diabetes), hot chocolate or coffee made with hot milk instead of water. Supplement drinks, if recommended by your GP, dietician or nurse. Smoothies and yoghurt drinks are higher in calories, and some are higher in protein than common drinks like water, tea and coffee. They will also help maintain good hydration.
Make porridge and cereals with full/whole fat milk also try adding sugar or honey before serving for extra calories.
Add grated cheese to sandwiches, toast and rolls, jacket potatoes, cooked vegetables, salads and soup.
Put a dollop of cream on top of scones, fruit salad, ice cream, jelly and custard and desserts like cakes, pies and crumbles.

*This article is for information purposes only. Dovida recommends you check with your GP before making any significant change to your diet.

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