• Take a walk or do stretches before a meal. This may increase your appetite.
   
• Try eating four to seven smaller meals throughout the day instead of having one or two big meals.
   
• Consider buying an instant breakfast mix. You can mix it with milk or juice, or make yourself a fruit smoothie. Another alternative is to use a canned nutritional supplement drink, like Ensure^®. The instant breakfast mix or the canned drink can be taken in between your lunch and dinner meals.
   
• Drink liquid supplements with a straw if you find that their smell makes them less appealing.
   
• Try different food textures (add chopped nuts, seeds, or water chestnuts to dishes) to make eating more interesting.
   
• Eat your favorite food, even if just a little bit.
   
• Keep snacks handy, such as hard-boiled eggs, cheese, and peanut butter. Keep snacks that don't require refrigeration near your bed or by the television.
   
• Pack foods that don't need to be refrigerated for snacking when you are away from home.
   
• Stock up on frozen meals in single-portion packages. These are quick and easy to prepare.
   
• When possible, do not drink fluids with your meals. They can make you feel full sooner.
   
• Watch cooking shows and keep cookbooks around.
   
• Make eating enjoyable. Some suggestions include eating with others, eating in a pleasant place, and lighting a candle during meals.