If you are suffering from unintentional weight loss at any BMI and struggling to eat a normal diet then you may wish to consider the following:
Choose full fat/ high energy options e.g. whole milk, avoid low fat options.
Add cheese, cream, butter to meals where possible.
Use mayonnaise/ dressings where possible.
Add honey, syrup, jams where possible.
Make fortified milk (instructions on next page).
Try to take nourishing drinks e.g. smoothies, fruit juice, milk shakes, hot chocolate, energy drinks.
Don’t fill up on drinks before a meal.
Try and eat little and often throughout day e.g. three small meals and two-three snacks per day.
Are finding it a struggle to eat enough or are losing weight? Have you noticed that you are losing strength in your muscles and your body shape is changing? You now need to approach your diet differently. You should discuss with a health professional how you can try to make the most of the nourishment in your food/ drink to help you regain weight and strength. Significant weight loss may indicate other illness in some people which should be discussed with your doctor.
