PIF Categories: Food first - Nutrition and Dietetics
Homemade fortified dairy-free drinks
Suggestions for drinks that are high in energy and are great to have when you have a poor appetite or are at risk of malnutrition. Try to have at least […]
Homemade fortified fruity drinks
Suggestions for drinks which are high in energy and are great to have when you have a poor appetite or are at risk of malnutrition. Try to have at least […]
Homemade fortified milky drinks
Suggestions for drinks that are high in both energy and protein and are great to have when you have a poor appetite or are at risk of malnutrition. Try to […]
High protein snack options
This information may be helpful if you have been advised to follow a high protein diet, for example if you are physically active or have muscle wastage, burns, an injury […]
Food First: Advice for eating if you have lost weight or are underweight – plant-based diets
You may need this advice if you follow a plant-base diet and have lost weight, are at risk of weight loss or are trying to gain weight. Please note: If […]
Food First: Advice for eating well if you have lost weight or are underweight
You may need this advice if you have lost weight, are at risk of weight loss or are trying to gain weight. Please note: If you have swallowing difficulties, specific […]
Eating and drinking for people with dementia
When someone has dementia, eating and drinking can become more difficult as the condition progresses. They may not recognise foods and fluids like before, have difficulty communicating their needs, have […]
Eating and drinking as conditions progress
As a person’s condition progresses and in the late palliative care stage, it can be a difficult time for relatives and carers when it comes to supporting them to eat […]
Food First: Over the counter supplements
These drinks are available to buy at pharmacies and supermarkets. They can be used to supplement your food intake between meals and snacks. They are not prescribed on the NHS […]
Food first: making mealtimes easier
If cooking is difficult for you or your carer, try ready prepared meals from the supermarket or meals delivered to your door.