ILD Nutrition: Sample Menu: High-Calorie and High-Protein Meals
Do you have interstitial lung disease and need to eat high-calorie and high-protein meals? View daily menus that include meals between 400 and 600 calories.
High-calorie and high-protein meals
Each meal below has between 400 to 600 calories.
| Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 1 cup cereal 1 cup whole milk 1 fruit 8 ounce juice |
4 ounce chicken breast 1 slice whole grain bread 1/2 avocado 2 slices tomato 1 cup whole milk |
1 cup turkey chili 2 ounce cornbread 8 ounces juice |
| Day 2 | 2 slices whole grain bread 2 tbsp. peanut butter 1 banana 1 cup whole milk |
4 ounces tuna in oil 1 slice whole grain bread Side salad: 1 cup lettuce 1/4 cup tomato 1/4 cup cucumber 1/4 cup carrots 1/4 cup mushrooms 1 tbsp salad dressing 12 ounce water |
4 ounce steak 1/2 cup cooked vegetable 1 baked potato 1 tbsp sour cream 1 tsp butter 12 ounces water |
| Day 3 | 3 eggs scrambled with: 1 ounce of cheese 1/2 cup of spinach 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes 1 slice whole grain bread 1 tsp of butter 12 ounces water |
Macaroni and cheese: 1 cup cooked pasta and 2 ounces cheese 1 cup cooked vegetable 8 ounces juice |
4 ounce grilled salmon 1 cup brown rice 1 cup cooked vegetable 12 ounce water |
| Day 4 | 1 6-ounce yogurt 1 small fruit 8 ounces juice |
1 slice pizza with meat Side salad: 1 cup lettuce 1/4 cup tomato 1/4 cup cucumber 1/4 cup carrots 1/4 cup mushrooms 1 tbsp salad dressing 8 ounces juice |
Spaghetti with meatballs: 1 cup pasta 3 ounces meatballs 1/2 cup tomato sauce 12 ounces water |
| Day 5 | 3 eggs scrambled with 2 ounces cheese 1 slice whole grain bread 12 ounces water |
1 large (4-ounce) bagel 4 ounces cottage cheese 1 fruit 1 cup whole milk |
Burrito: 1 flour tortilla 4 ounces chicken 2 ounces cheese 1/4 tomato 1/4 cup brown rice 1/4 cup beans Salsa 12 ounces water |
| Day 6 | 2 slices French toast 1 cup fruit 12 ounces water |
2 slices whole grain bread 4 ounces lunch meat 1/3 avocado 2 slices tomato 8 ounces juice |
4-ounce hamburger on bun Side salad: 1 cup lettuce 1/4 cup tomato 1/4 cup cucumber 1/4 cup carrots 1/4 cup mushrooms and 1 tbsp salad dressing 8 ounces juice |
| Day 7 | Breakfast Burrito: 2 eggs 1 ounce cheese 1 flour tortilla 1/2 cup of spinach 1/2 cup of tomato 12 ounce water |
1, 4-ounce bagel 2 tbsp hummus 1/2 avocado 2 slices tomato 1/4 cup sprouts 8 ounces juice |
4 ounces grilled chicken 1 cup brown rice 1 cup cooked vegetable 8 ounces juice |
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 3 Tbsp peanut butter |
1/2 cup ice cream 2 graham crackers |
| 10 almonds 4 ounces fruit cocktail in heavy syrup |
1 envelope Carnation Instant Breakfast prepared with 1 cup whole milk |
| Protein bar | 6 graham crackers 6 ounces pudding |
| 10 corn chips 1/3 cup guacamole 1 cup juice |
4 cookies 1 cup whole milk |
|
1 apple 2 ounces cheese |
1 brownie 1/2 cup ice cream |
| 3 cups of popcorn with butter 1 cup juice |
1 slice pie 1 cup whole milk |
| 1 cup raw vegetables 3 Tbsp salad dressing |
1/2 cup ice cream 1/4 cup granola with raisins |
ILD Nutrition Manual index
Next: ILD Nutrition Manual: High-Calorie Shakes and Smoothies
- 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
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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.