People with CF need to consume lots of calories. This section gives ideas for ways to add more calories to your diet.  Enjoy!

Around the House
You can add calories to your diet without spending a lot of money on commercial products. You can add extra calories to meals with food you have around the house, including butter, cream, peanut butter and cheese.

Ideas for Adding Calories and/or Protein to Meals and Snacks
Any food	Add "nut dust" - grind up nuts and add to food
Bread	Add butter
Casseroles	Add powdered milk and eggs
Chips	Add high-calorie dips
Fruits	Add high-calorie dips or whipped cream
Hamburger patties	Add eggs before cooking meat
Mashed potatoes	Add powdered milk and butter
Meats	Make "super-milk" by adding equal parts milk and half and half
Pancakes/Waffles	Add peanut butter and syrup
Pasta	Add butter or margarine before you add the sauce
Pizza	Add extra cheese and meats, and dip in dressings
Pretzels	Add high-calorie dips
Sandwiches	Add butter or mayonnaise
Shakes	Add powdered milk
Vegetables	Add butter

Snack Time
People with CF should have 2 to 3 snacks per day. Adding (or increasing) all of your snacks at one time can be difficult so it’s easier to set smaller goals. Adding an extra 300-500 calorie snack or increasing a snack you already have to 300-500 calories is a great way to increase calories. Once the snack becomes a habit, you can add another or try to increase a meal by 300 calories. Here are some snack ideas:

Commercial Products
Many commercial products, like high-calorie drinks, can increase caloric intake. By choosing one you enjoy, you will be more likely to maintain a routine. Talk to your CF team to find what works best for you.