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Drink this between meals to help gain or maintain a healthy weight during and after cancer treatment.
INFORMATION PROVIDED by ABRAMSON CANCER CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA IN PHILADELPHIA
Choose one option from each category, and blend away! Please note: Nutrient information varies by brand, so it’s important to read the labels.
STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR BASE
STEP 2: SELECT FLAVOR OF CHOICE
STEP 3: ADD BULK PROTEIN
2⁄3 cup Greek yogurt (120 calories, 11 grams of protein)
1 tablespoon nut butter (190 calories, 7 grams of protein)
STEP 4: PICK ONE FOR EXTRA CALORIES
AFTER STEPS 1-4
SMOOTHIE EXAMPLE NO. 1 Blend FairLife whole milk, banana, peanut butter and fortified dry milk powder. Add ice if desired. This shake contains 510 calories and 28 grams of protein.
SMOOTHIE EXAMPLE NO. 2 Blend whole milk, ice cream, peaches and honey. This shake contains 415 calories and 11 grams of protein.
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