💪 How can I add more protein without eating much?
Compact protein sources for small portions.
Protein is essential for rebuilding tissue and supporting the immune system during treatment, but when your appetite is low it is hard to eat enough. The good news is that there are protein-rich foods that take up little space — you can add protein to already small meals without increasing the volume much.
Practical tips
What you can do concretely
- 1.Add Greek yogurt to smoothies or use it as a sauce — 150 g provides about 15 g of protein.
- 2.Eggs are a perfect source: a soft-boiled egg has about 6 g of protein and is easy to digest.
- 3.Grated cheese (hard cheese, parmesan) adds protein and calories to pasta, puree or soups.
- 4.Peanut butter or nuts can be added to any liquid breakfast.
- 5.Protein powder (whey or plant-based) can be blended discreetly into any smoothie.
- 6.Prefer protein from gentle sources: eggs, boiled chicken, yogurt, cottage cheese — not heavy red meat.
- 7.Whole milk instead of water when cooking (oats, pudding) adds protein effortlessly.