Cancer Protective Diet
High Calorie Foods to Fight Weight Loss
For many people in treatment, there are high-calorie foods in the chemo suite for patients to nibble on. They’re often sugary snacks like cookies, which begs the question — what high-calorie snacks would be good for fighting weight loss during treatment while also being nutritious?
Here are our ideas for savory high-calorie foods that will help you keep the weight on and your tastebuds happy.
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![Egyptian Yellow Lentil Soup Recipe Image](https://staging.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/shutterstock_309501530-min-300x200.jpg)
![Thai-style Savory Coconut Quinoa Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/shutterstock_156632234-300x200.jpg)
![Winter Pumpkin Pasta Bake Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Winter-Pumpkin-Pasta-Bake-300x199.jpg)
![Black Bean & Winter Squash Soup Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Black-Bean-Winter-Squash-Soup-300x200.jpg)
![Lentil Shepherd’s Pie Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Lentil-Shepherds-Pie-300x200.jpg)
![Spicy Shrimp & White Bean Soup Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Spicy-Shrimp-Whitebean-Soup-300x200.jpg)
![Pasta with Asparagus, Peas, Pine Nuts & Arugula Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2017-03-03-20.02.35-2-e1497110932432-300x195.jpg)
![Mushroom Farrotto Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Mushroom-Farrotto-copy-300x200.jpg)
![Grilled Shrimp Pasta With Mint Pesto & Peas Recipe Image](https://staging.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Grilled-Shrimp-Pasta-copy-300x200.jpg)
![Spicy Peanut Soba Noodles Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Spicy-Peanut-Noodles_watermark-300x200.jpg)
![Whole Pomegranate Glazed Chicken Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Pomegranate-Glazed-Chicken-e1607371439534-300x179.jpg)
![Thai Style Sweet Potato Curry Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Thai-Style-Sweet-Potato-Curry_cropped-300x189.jpeg)
![Chicken Stew with Rice & Tomatoes Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/shutterstock_417393517-300x188.jpg)
![Gratin Potatoes Recipe Image](https://staging.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Gratin-Potatoes-300x200.jpg)
![Burrito de Frijoles Negros Para el Desayuno Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Breakfast-Burrito-300x199.jpg)
![Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes With Garlic Recipe Image](https://staging.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/iStock_000042387654_Medium-min-300x200.jpg)
![Haitian Pumpkin Soup Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Haitian-Pumpkin-Soup-300x200.jpg)