These changes are not suggested for someone who is able to eat well after surgery, but reserved for those who are having problems eating enough calories to support a healthy recovery. When you are able to return to a healthier diet, eliminating saturated fats and sugar while emphasizing fruits, vegetables and lean proteins, it is important to do so.
12 Ways to Sneak Calories in to Your Diet
- Use heavy cream instead of non-fat diary creamer.
- Use real sugar, not sugar substitute.
- Use real butter, not low-calorie butter spreads or sprays.
- Cook with oil, not with cooking spray.
- Choose full calorie options if possible when eating prepared foods, such as frozen meals.
- Suck on mints or candy.
- Eat the highest calorie items on your plate first.
- Keep a full-calorie beverage (juice, lemonade, soda) nearby, and drink from it whenever possible.
- Add a dietary supplement, such as Ensure or protein bars, to your diet.
- Snack between meals.
- Choose vegetables with more calories, such as avocados and potatoes rather than lettuce.
- Add a bedtime snack to your schedule.
Source: Constipation Cure-How to Get Rid of Constipation. Dr. John Anne. http://hubpages.com/hub/Constipation_Cure
