It can be difficult to find high-calorie food items that seniors will actually eat or tolerate, depending on their gastrointestinal issues. I have found that most recommendations for high-protein snacks are for things my mom can't/shouldn't eat (such as a lot of nuts, dairy, etc.) And it doesn't matter what "I" think she should eat, if it's not something she wants, it will go to waste. Also, many grab-and-go options are processed, also not good. Yet we need them to eat. So here are some things I know to be nutritious and calorie dense, and hopefully some work for you!
* Pitted Medjool dates, slit and stuffed with nut butter * Hard-boiled eggs, deviled eggs * Individual avocado tubs, single-serve found near the hummus and dips (serve with protein crackers -- not chips) * Trail mix, make your own * Hummus (can get individual packs that come with pretzels) * Cheese sticks, individually wrapped * Macadamia nuts, pistachio nuts (possibly the most beneficial and easily tolerated) * Peanut butter crackers (make a batch using their favorite cracker, don't buy the premade ones which are full of chemicals) * PBJ sandwich using fruit-only spread * Olives (cube some cheese and meat and olives for a portable charcuterie snack) * Banana with peanut butter (you can get individual PB packets) * Protein bars/cookies, granola bars (seek high-quality, not the sports kind which they probably won't even like) * Individual cottage cheese, yogurt * Snacks made with Tahini (sesame paste). Google how to make no-bake protein balls * Snack size bagels and cream cheese * Make mini quiches in cupcake pans, freeze to have on hand and quickly reheat.
Protein drinks tend to fill them up and then they don't eat so they become meal replacements. Also, I have never once in my life seen my mom drink an entire one so they truly don't add up in the nutrition/calorie department. Ensure is terrible, full of oil, at least opt for Boathouse.
It would be helpful to know more about the situation and why you are looking for "high protein/calorie" options. What is the ailment (if any)? Who is this request about? How old is he/she? What does the person like to eat?
As people approach their final days, they often slow down their eating - this is for a reason.
End-of-life experts will tell you it is always important to offer food, but let the person make up his or her mind as whether to eat it or not.
A personal note: My father's doctors pushed high calorie foods when he was dying from metastasized lung cancer. In the end, all my father wanted were fresh fruit juices. IMO there is something healthful and positive about providing "live" foods (particularly fruit and vegetables juices) to people who are ill.
I put the protein drinks in blender with with ice, frozen fruit, either nonfat Greek yogurt or add an extra scoop of powder and a bit of nonfat milk. I use the vanilla endure extra protein and 350!cslories. It’s filling, and tasty too. Carrots snd hummus. svocado toast
I re-read your question. Are you asking about food items, not drinks? Some stores now stock precut and assortment individual packs of cheese, nuts and meat. Hard boiled eggs. Yogurt. Tuna, sardines, anchovies, smoked salmon.
depending on the person - these are all high protein: nuts and nut butters hardboiled eggs cheese hummus dry peas - think wasabi peas and others in trail mixes soy products - edamame, tofu yoghurt jerky
Higher calorie options would include fats and oils: avocado nuts butter whole fat dairy - milk, cheese ice cream whipped cream or whipped coconut cream
If you dislike it or it doesn't agree with you they will refund your money on your first case, and you don't even have to send it back to them. Limited in flavors. Plan proteins that are well tolerated by many with GERD and other issues.
Check them out online. On Facebook where you can get coupons. A tad pricy compared to say ensure.
Nuts are high in fat - Bananas are (usually) digestible Protein powders (read the labels)
Google as I did here and found the following. Be aware of what they can eat / digest.
This is from: https://thegeriatricdietitian.com/high-calorie-high-protein-diet/
High Calorie High Protein Food List: Greek yogurt Hard cheeses Cottage cheese Whole eggs Beef Poultry Pork Fatty fish Soy milk Nut Butters Beans Legumes Nuts Seeds Oral nutrition supplements High Calorie High Protein Meals
A high calorie high protein meals should be spread throughout the day.
Eggs are a great option for breakfast. Adding butter, milk, or cheese will increase the calorie content. Hot cereals, overnight oats, muffins, and protein waffles are other high calorie, high protein breakfast items.
In addition, check out our weight gain breakfast ideas to include in your high calorie high protein meal plan.
Sandwiches, soups, casseroles are hearty meal options high in both calories and protein. Pairing a sandwich with fruit, cottage cheese and a cup of juice will complete the meal.
At dinner time, a side salad with dressing, adding gravies or sauces to meats and vegetables and offering bread with butter will make it a higher calorie meal. It is important to include whole grains, fruits and vegetables at meals and snacks.
Someone mentioned cottage cheese: I love it with wheat germ. Use whole fat cheese although 100% whole 'fat' dairy also is a chollestrol concern.
Perhaps contact a nutritionist or dietitian who works with elders/dietary needs.
How healthy are fat bombs? Healthful ingredients in fat bombs help you manage your weight, keep your blood sugar stable and help you feel fuller. These fat bombs are chock-full of quality fats like coconut oil, macadamia nuts, cacao butter, ghee and MCT oil. There's a fat bomb for every craving and afternoon pick-me-up.
If you Google Fat Bombs, you'll get a ton of recipes for them.
I went on a vegetarian diet after Covid-19 started. In April I was hospitalized-with a fractured hip. I ordered everything vegetables for food. I was given protein drink in the hospital and rehab,so I started drinking Booster. A month ago I started eating chickens, my health improved and energy went up. I don’t need Boosters or any others protein shakes or bars. Content with eating meat and nuts. bye-the- way I say sorry to the chicken before I eat it.
Mashed potatoes or oatmeal with salmon (fresh or canned) or Camenbert cheese and olive oil. Add some mustard if allowed. Mix all with food processor. Get as close as possible to real festive meal, instead of contrived combinations. The glucose conversion of mashed potatoes or oat meal will be stretched out over time by salmon, cambert cheese and olive oil.
* Pitted Medjool dates, slit and stuffed with nut butter
* Hard-boiled eggs, deviled eggs
* Individual avocado tubs, single-serve found near the hummus and dips (serve with protein crackers -- not chips)
* Trail mix, make your own
* Hummus (can get individual packs that come with pretzels)
* Cheese sticks, individually wrapped
* Macadamia nuts, pistachio nuts (possibly the most beneficial and easily tolerated)
* Peanut butter crackers (make a batch using their favorite cracker, don't buy the premade ones which are full of chemicals)
* PBJ sandwich using fruit-only spread
* Olives (cube some cheese and meat and olives for a portable charcuterie snack)
* Banana with peanut butter (you can get individual PB packets)
* Protein bars/cookies, granola bars (seek high-quality, not the sports kind which they probably won't even like)
* Individual cottage cheese, yogurt
* Snacks made with Tahini (sesame paste). Google how to make no-bake protein balls
* Snack size bagels and cream cheese
* Make mini quiches in cupcake pans, freeze to have on hand and quickly reheat.
Protein drinks tend to fill them up and then they don't eat so they become meal replacements. Also, I have never once in my life seen my mom drink an entire one so they truly don't add up in the nutrition/calorie department. Ensure is terrible, full of oil, at least opt for Boathouse.
Good luck!
It would be helpful to know more about the situation and why you are looking for "high protein/calorie" options. What is the ailment (if any)? Who is this request about? How old is he/she? What does the person like to eat?
As people approach their final days, they often slow down their eating - this is for a reason.
End-of-life experts will tell you it is always important to offer food, but let the person make up his or her mind as whether to eat it or not.
A personal note: My father's doctors pushed high calorie foods when he was dying from metastasized lung cancer. In the end, all my father wanted were fresh fruit juices. IMO there is something healthful and positive about providing "live" foods (particularly fruit and vegetables juices) to people who are ill.
protein and 350!cslories. It’s filling, and tasty too.
Carrots snd hummus.
svocado toast
nuts and nut butters
hardboiled eggs
cheese
hummus
dry peas - think wasabi peas and others in trail mixes
soy products - edamame, tofu
yoghurt
jerky
Higher calorie options would include fats and oils:
avocado
nuts
butter
whole fat dairy - milk, cheese
ice cream
whipped cream or whipped coconut cream
If you dislike it or it doesn't agree with you they will refund your money on your first case, and you don't even have to send it back to them. Limited in flavors. Plan proteins that are well tolerated by many with GERD and other issues.
Check them out online. On Facebook where you can get coupons. A tad pricy compared to say ensure.
Bananas are (usually) digestible
Protein powders (read the labels)
Google as I did here and found the following.
Be aware of what they can eat / digest.
This is from: https://thegeriatricdietitian.com/high-calorie-high-protein-diet/
High Calorie High Protein Food List:
Greek yogurt
Hard cheeses
Cottage cheese
Whole eggs
Beef
Poultry
Pork
Fatty fish
Soy milk
Nut Butters
Beans
Legumes
Nuts
Seeds
Oral nutrition supplements
High Calorie High Protein Meals
A high calorie high protein meals should be spread throughout the day.
Eggs are a great option for breakfast. Adding butter, milk, or cheese will increase the calorie content. Hot cereals, overnight oats, muffins, and protein waffles are other high calorie, high protein breakfast items.
In addition, check out our weight gain breakfast ideas to include in your high calorie high protein meal plan.
Sandwiches, soups, casseroles are hearty meal options high in both calories and protein. Pairing a sandwich with fruit, cottage cheese and a cup of juice will complete the meal.
At dinner time, a side salad with dressing, adding gravies or sauces to meats and vegetables and offering bread with butter will make it a higher calorie meal. It is important to include whole grains, fruits and vegetables at meals and snacks.
Someone mentioned cottage cheese: I love it with wheat germ. Use whole fat cheese although 100% whole 'fat' dairy also is a chollestrol concern.
Perhaps contact a nutritionist or dietitian who works with elders/dietary needs.
https://www.eatwell101.com/cheesecake-keto-fat-bombs-recipe
How healthy are fat bombs?
Healthful ingredients in fat bombs help you manage your weight, keep your blood sugar stable and help you feel fuller. These fat bombs are chock-full of quality fats like coconut oil, macadamia nuts, cacao butter, ghee and MCT oil. There's a fat bomb for every craving and afternoon pick-me-up.
If you Google Fat Bombs, you'll get a ton of recipes for them.
bye-the- way I say sorry to the chicken before I eat it.
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