NOURISHING DRINKS

NOURISHING DRINKS
Information Leaflet
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Introduction
It is not unusual to have a poor appetite after being unwell. In addition, your body may need
extra nourishment to help your recovery.
You can often get all the extra nourishment you need by making small, simple changes to your
food.
The leaflet ‘Improving your dietary intake’ will help you with this. If you have not already
received this, you can get a copy from your nurse or other health professional.
Drinks can also provide a lot of nourishment if you don’t feel like eating. This leaflet gives
practical information on choosing nourishing drinks.
Nourishing drinks
Some nourishing drinks can be bought ready made from the supermarkets and shops.
Examples include smoothies, milk shakes and yogurt drinks such as Yazoo, Frijj, Mars and Yop.
You can also make your own drinks according to your own taste. The recipes below will help
you prepare your own nourishing drinks.
Banana and Chocolate Shake
 ½ banana
 150ml full cream milk
 2 scoops ice cream
 ½ tablespoon cocoa powder
Yoghurt and Berry Smoothie
 150ml full cream milk
 Small pot of Greek yoghurt (125g)
 1small banana
 Handful of frozen berries
Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend
until smooth.
until smooth.
Super Shake
 200ml full cream milk
 2 tablespoon double cream
 1 scoop ice cream
 1 tablespoon milk powder
 2 teaspoon milk shake flavouring
Blend all ingredients. Add more flavour if
needed.
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Mocha Milkshake
 1 tablespoon skimmed milk powder
 ½ teaspoon instant coffee granules
 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
 100ml full cream milk
 1 tablespoon double cream
 hot water
Dissolve the coffee and cocoa with a small
amount of hot water. Add the rest of the
ingredients and whisk until smooth.
For a hot alternative use warmed milk.
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Nourishing drinks fortified with vitamins and minerals
These can also be bought from chemists or supermarkets. Examples include Build Up,
Complan and Nutri-Plus.
What are they?
 These are special drinks for when your appetite is poor and / or you are unwell
 They are enriched with protein, vitamins and minerals and can help to improve
nutrition if taken in addition to your meals
 Examples include Build up, Complan, Recovery, Nutrament
 They are powders which you mix with milk or water to make a drink or soup
 For extra nourishment we recommend making them up with full cream (whole) milk
Where do I get them?
 Nourishing drinks are available from supermarkets and chemists
What flavours are available?
 A range of flavours are available – sweet, savoury and neutral
 They can be served hot or cold as preferred
When should I take them?
 They should be taken in addition to your normal meals to supplement your intake
 So you don’t reduce your appetite, try taking them between meals and / or at bedtime
Ideas for how to use them
Sweet flavours
These are best served cold from the fridge. Some may be enjoyed hot e.g. Chocolate
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You can add milkshake flavourings to make the flavour stronger
Add ice cream/cream and make into a thick milkshake
Use to make mousse or milk jelly
Add cream and freeze to make frozen dessert/lolly
Savoury flavours
Make up with hot milk and take as a soup.
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Add salt, pepper or other flavourings to enhance flavour
Add a swirl of cream just before serving
Use to make sauces
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Neutral flavours
Use as a milk replacement in foods and drinks.
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Add to breakfast cereals
Use to make milky drinks – Horlicks, Ovaltine, drinking chocolate.
Use to make custard, milk puddings, and desserts.
Use to make sauces or soups
Contact us
Inpatient Therapies Department - Telephone 0161 419 5087
If you continue to have problems with eating and drinking or if you feel you are losing weight
without trying, then you may need more help. Please contact your G.P, district nurse or dietitian
for more advice.
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If you would like this leaflet in a different format, for example, in large print, or on
audiotape, or for people with learning disabilities, please contact:
Patient and Customer Services, Poplar Suite, Stepping Hill Hospital. Tel: 0161 419 5678
Information Leaflet. Email: [email protected].
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Leaflet number
Publication date
Review date
Department
Location
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August 2014
August 2016
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