• Ask your doctor about meeting with a dietitian

• Eat your veggies and fruits, but enjoy a cookie if it’s time for one

• If you’re sharing meals, add more toppings and condiments to your

plate to increase calories if you need to gain weight

• Reduce your consumption of red meats or processed meats

• Minimize your consumption of raw fish and shellfish

• If you’re on a budget or worry about shelf life, buy frozen or canned

vegetables instead of fresh

• If you’re bringing food to someone, deliver food with an ice pack or put

it directly in the fridge to keep it fresh