ILD Nutrition: Sample Menu: High-Calorie and High-Protein Meals
High-Calorie and High-Protein Meals
Each meal below has between 400 to 600 calories.
Breakfast |
Lunch |
Dinner |
|
---|---|---|---|
Day 1 |
1 cup cereal |
4 ounce chicken breast |
1 cup turkey chili |
Day 2 |
2 slices whole grain bread |
4 ounces tuna in oil |
4 ounce steak |
Day 3 |
3 eggs scrambled with: |
Macaroni and cheese: |
4 ounce grilled salmon |
Day 4 |
1 6-ounce yogurt |
1 slice pizza with meat |
Spaghetti with meatballs: |
Day 5 |
3 eggs scrambled with |
1 large (4-ounce) bagel |
Burrito: |
Day 6 |
2 slices French toast |
2 slices whole grain bread |
4-ounce hamburger on bun |
Day 7 |
Breakfast Burrito: |
1, 4-ounce bagel |
4 ounces grilled chicken |
Snacks and Desserts
To get 2,000 calories daily, add two choices from the list below to the sample menu. For 2,500 calories daily, eat three choices from the list below.
Snacks | Desserts |
---|---|
Smoothie: 1 cup whole milk, 1 scoop protein powder, 1 cup fruit and ice |
1/2 cup ice cream, 1 Tbsp chocolate sauce, 1/4 cup nuts, 1 Tbsp whipped cream |
6 ounces 2% yogurt, 1/2 cup fiber cereal |
Milkshake: 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup ice cream, 2 tbsp chocolate syrup |
6 crackers |
1/2 cup ice cream |
10 almonds |
1 envelope Carnation Instant Breakfast prepared with 1 cup whole milk |
Protein bar |
6 graham crackers |
10 corn chips |
4 cookies |
1 apple |
1 brownie |
3 cups of popcorn with butter |
1 slice pie |
1 cup raw vegetables |
1/2 cup ice cream |
Next:
ILD Nutrition Manual Index:
- ILD Nutrition Manual: General Guidelines for Eating Healthy
- ILD Nutrition Manual: Body Mass Index
- ILD Nutrition Manual: Increasing Protein in Your Diet
- ILD Nutrition Manual: Tips for Gaining Weight
- ILD Nutrition Manual: High-Calorie, High-Protein Sample Menu
- ILD Nutrition Manual: High-Calorie Shakes and Smoothies
- ILD Nutrition Manual: Tips for Losing Weight
- ILD Nutrition Manual: Plate Method for Healthy Meal Planning
- ILD Nutrition Manual: Prednisone and Weight Gain
UCSF Health medical specialists have reviewed this information. It is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or other health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your provider.