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Even if one can’t manage solid food, drinks like smoothies, milkshakes, or fortified milk can give the body the calories and protein it needs
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When one eats small portions, it is necessary to focus on high-energy, high-protein foods so one gets the most from every single bite and sip
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Add extras like butter, cream, cheese, milk powder, or nut butters to everyday foods to boost calories without increasing portion size
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Eat five or six smaller meals or snacks instead of trying to manage three big meals—spread eating throughout the day for better results
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Have easy, high-energy snacks close by like oatcakes with butter, cheese and crackers, or full-fat yoghurts for when you feel able to nibble
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If chewing or fatigue is an issue, go for soft, easy-to-eat foods like custard, mashed banana, rice pudding, or scrambled eggs on toast
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Eat when you feel least tired or nauseous—this might be earlier in the day or after taking medication, depending on how your body reacts
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Your symptoms, like constipation, diarrhoea, fatigue, or breathlessness, might be managed better with help from your doctor, thus helping improve appetite
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Things like ascites (fluid in the abdomen), surgery changes, or cancer itself can reduce stomach capacity. Ask your doctor about ways to manage this