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ok I am in serious need of high calorie recipes, I know this sounds strange but I can only eat a small amount at any given time and I need to pack in as many calories as possible while still eating relatively healthy. I am lactose intolerant and have a hard time with meat. Help!
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12 Comments:
Nuts, avocado, oils, non-dairy smoothies(?).
Maybe try to add a little bit of flax oil/ olive oil/ walnut oil to whatever you are eating at the time.
How do you feel about peanut butter? Eggs? These might give you a bit of protein.
Eat what you can, huney_bumper. Try to do lots of small meals, and if something tastes good to you, go for it! Hope you feel like yourself again soon.
Kerosena at 11:40AM on 05/08/08
How about whole wheat pancakes? My husband is lactose intolerant, so I make pancakes from either applesauce or pineapple (I puree the latter in a blender), whole wheat flour (I often add a tablespoon or two of ground flax seeds), an egg and baking powder. If you like sweet & savoury combinations like we do, try topping one with a fried egg (and bacon, although this is not all that healthy. Then again, you could use turkey bacon).
You could make tomato & avocado salads with walnuts (or whichever nuts you like), lemon juice, garlic and olive oil.
How do you feel about whole wheat pasta and/or couscous salads? You can incorporate whatever vegetables and nuts you like (pine nuts are my favourite in pasta or couscous salads) and dress with olive oil & lemon juice or balsamic vinegar.
Whole wheat pita bread or even crackers or just fresh vegetables with hummus and pine nuts.
Also, try drinking 100% fruit juices (they're quite high in calories) as well as eating plenty of fresh fruit.
Hope you feel better really soon.
brooke29 at 12:14PM on 05/08/08
I am so jealous! Fruit shakes, banana bread, nuts, avocado
Frantic foodie at 12:58PM on 05/08/08
A bean, grain and nut salad with cheese and an oil-based vinaigrette is healthy, high-calorie and will keep you full for hours, even in small quantities.
Also, deviled eggs w/avocado mixed into the yolk, dumplings (veggie, shrimp or pork) and peanut butter with apples (or apples with cheddar).
bitchincamero at 1:57PM on 05/08/08
all these idea's sound really good, unfortunately, oils and nuts are just to hard to digest, i had my stomach and part of my intestines removed due to cancer, so I'm sorry to dump on these great ideas. However I will be passing them on to others I know that need and can use them ;)
huney_bumper at 2:04PM on 05/08/08
Dried fruits (raisins, bananas, apricots, craisins, apples) mixed are high in calories as is honey, avocadoes. Try to drink 100% fruit juice. Try different non dairy milk ie lactaid, soy milk, almond milk, rice milk or hemp milk experiment to see what works. You can add these to a blender with fruit, honey and peanut or almond butter for a delicious smoothie, add chocolate syrup for extra calories. You should also try lactaid pills to aid in dairy digestion. Rice is fairly calorie dense-and easy on the stomach as is granola. Eggs are also very nutritiious, scrambled with toast should go down easy. If all else fails try nutrition shakes- the ensure and boost brands come in a variety of flavers and have added vitamins.
Pasta w/ tomato sauce or vegan frozen dinners like mac and cheese. Good luck and feel better soon.
KtMc24 at 4:36PM on 05/08/08
I'm sorry to hear about the surgery and I hope you are on the way to recovery. I would say for Breakfast: try cream of wheat and mix in honey, butter, protein powder and wheat germ or some soft scrambled eggs with wheat toast and jam. For Lunch: bread pudding made with soft bread, egg, and maybe just a splash of milk and seasoned with whatever spices you like, a stir fry (cook all the veggies really well so you can digest them) with either egg or tofu all on top of rice, oeufs en cocotte (eggs baked in ramekins with flavorings). For Dinner: pasta (gnocci or veggie tortellini might be good) with cooked and pureed spinach enhanced with salt, garlic (if you feel that you can digest it), and chicken broth. polenta with an egg on top, marinara sauce, and peas with butter on the side. ratatouille with garlic bread. For Snacks: wheat bread with some dulce de leche or honey and wheat germ on top, granola with cottage cheese (if ok to digest), fruit snacks. best wishes to you on a speedy recovery.
laurelie at 5:23PM on 05/08/08
Oatmeal made with dried fruit like raisins or dried cherries or dried blueberries. I cook it a little longer than the directions to get everything plump. Sweeten with honey. Right before serving I stir in some milk, but you could add a small can of Ensure. Porridge-y and comforting and good for you.
Fish protein is easy to digest and packed with good for you stuff. Have it with some spinach blanched and squeeze out the excess water. Season with a teensy bit of sesame oil and salt and garlic.
Make quiches or frittatas, load em up with vegs and soy breakfast patties.
Remember dark leafy greens have things like calcium, iron and folate.
Whole grains and beans are really good for you, but I know that they caused a great deal of discomfort to my mom after her surgery. It's been two years now and she's enjoying those foods again.
I know your challenge is to find nourishing meals that your body can handle right now. I know two people who have had either a gastrectomy or the Whipple Procedure. As a person who loves to cook and feed others, this phase of the recovery is challenging because I want to find all the right foods to make you better. I have learned it takes time to get your body used to eating again, but you WILL eat again. And in the meantime your dietician, your supplements, Ensure and Serious Eats are your friends.
wookie at 5:33PM on 05/08/08
Avocado smoothies, I hear Brazilians love them...
Beans & Rice? Pastas or a Potato?
Large amounts of fresh fruits...just have to constantly snack since the water from the fruits will make you feel full faster, but is only for a short time (usually with melons).
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tyronebcookin at 6:05PM on 05/08/08
I made my own energy bars a while ago. They pack a pretty good amount of nutrition and calories in a small package. You can modify any recipe you find (I used Ellie Krieger's recipe from foodnetwork.com). The combination of whole grains, dried fruits and nuts is a good way to get a range of nutrients. You could probably substitute tofu for the eggs and boost the other ingredients if you can't tolerate any nuts.
blackolive at 6:34PM on 05/08/08
Okay guys, despite the bad hype, beans and rice, oatmeal, potatoes and pasta are not the most calorie-dense things on the planet. Plus, they contain fiber - that stuff that fills you up quickly.
huney_bumper : If you can handle liquid meals, try drinking your calories. The avocado smoothies someone mentioned are a good idea. Put honey or another high-calorie liquid sweetener in them. Tapioca pearls might be easy on the tummy, too.
Granola can be high-calorie, but not unhealthy if you make it yourself. Same with energy bars.
Also, if your stomach can handle it - coconut milk is tasty, healthy and very high calories. I think it comes around 40 calories a tablespoon.
Cheese is one of the highest-calorie foods out there, but it can also be hard to digest. You know what you can handle. Frozen yogurt, while not always terribly healthy, can be high calorie and easier to digest.
Also, dips. Bean dips will be high-calorie than straight-up beans. You could try juicing fruit and vegetables to get their calories without their filling fiber.
Good luck. Also, I would talk to a nutritionist who has dealt with cancer patients before and can offer lots of healthy suggestions.
KarynMC at 8:02PM on 05/08/08
I didn't see that you were lactose intolerant. How bad are you? I can still handle yogurt and goats/ sheep milk cheeses and yogurts.
And -ooh - sorbet. It contains sugar, but there's usually some fruit in there, too ...
KarynMC at 8:03PM on 05/08/08