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NEEDING MORE CALORIES

Posted: December 26th 2009

arktjk

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I have been thin for quite some time now (1 1/2 years now), but at a stable weight, although I could use another 5 pounds or so to be a bit healthier.  Now I have lost 2 more pounds, which is a lot for me.  I am short and small framed, so 2 pounds makes a difference. I think it is probably due to excessive stress and decreased appetite because of the stress.  I am looking for a caloric supplement without too many carbohydrates.  I have to watch the carb intake because of diabetes.  I do not like supplements with hydrogenated fats and arificial ingredients (I eat mostly organics, so stay away from that stuff).  I would appreciate any suggestions.  Thank you in advance.  Beth

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Beth, I don't know anything

Submitted by cellolover on Thu, 12/31/2009 - 5:04pm.

Beth, I don't know anything about caloric supplements. I asked my fiance what's the best thing to give me calories when I don't want to eat. His response? Butter! He actually has a point. I can digest fats better than anything else, and when I need to eat but don't want to, butter, cheese, cream (whipped at home or not) are all helpful. Of course the lactose doesn't really help the bloodsugar. Also, I don't know how available organic milk products are in other parts of the country. Do you take Alpha Lipoic Acid? I saw it listed as a possible component of the mito coctail, but as I read about it I saw that it is used in patients with diabetes. I'm not sure if it is helpful for both kinds of diabetes or just type 2.
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Hey Beth, My son had a

Submitted by Anthonys mom on Sat, 01/02/2010 - 5:34pm.

Hey Beth, My son had a wieght issue for along time. Our Nutionalist said to try butter, sour cream, ect. It wasn't enough for him, he wasn't eating much. So they tried a medical food called Bene-calorie it is a a liquid you can put into your food. It would need to be perscribed by a doctor though.

Thank you for your help

Submitted by arktjk on Sat, 01/02/2010 - 11:35pm.

Thank you for your help ladies. To Anthony's mom, does insurance typically cover Bene-calorie? I did look at it and it may be an option. I saw that you can buy it on the internet from Walgreen's. Beth
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Hi Beth, Have you tried

Submitted by lorimar on Tue, 01/12/2010 - 9:28pm.

Hi Beth, Have you tried protein shakes? (only if you can have protein) Or my husband once got me something called neocate,It's at the pharmacy and has to be specially ordered. It helped me;Good-luck to you....God Bless....Lori :)