…and would prefer three large meals a day, you need to increase your portion sizes. Your meals should be balanced with the right amounts of protein, carbohydrates and fat. Choose a generous portion of meat, poultry, fish, seafood, legumes or tofu, and serve with a side of green and colorful vegetables. Include something starchy like white potatoes, sweet corn, rice or pasta.
If you prefer to snack on smaller meals throughout the day, choose trail mix made with dried fruit, granola, nuts and seeds. Eat sandwiches made with peanut or other nut butters, or make your sandwiches with turkey, roast beef or chicken breast slices, and add calories with cheese or avocado. Creamed soups are higher in calories than clear broths, and you can add even more calories by stirring in a spoonful of dry milk powder.
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