Looking for Fat-Containing Food Ideas?
People with CF pictured
may or may not be
taking TRIKAFTA.
Kate, age 29
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Every dose of TRIKAFTA® must be taken with a meal or snack that contains fat to help your body absorb the medicine. You can get some delicious food ideas below or head straight to CF Kitchen on Everyday-CF.com. Remember to talk to your healthcare provider or dietitian before making any changes to your diet.
| Easy ways to add fat to your foods | |
|---|---|
| Pour on extra-virgin olive oil | Spread on butter |
| Mix in sliced almonds | Mash in avocado |
| Morning meals | Evening meals |
|---|---|
| Whole-milk cheese sandwich | Tater tot bake |
| Oatmeal with whole milk, almonds, and fruit | Macaroni and cheese |
| Bagel with peanut butter | Quesadilla with whole-milk cheese |
| Whole-milk yogurt sweetened with sliced fresh fruit | Pasta with pesto sauce |
| Chocolate chip pancakes | Whole-milk cheese pizza |
| Morning meals |
|---|
| Whole-milk cheese sandwich |
| Oatmeal with whole milk, almonds, and fruit |
| Bagel with peanut butter |
| Whole-milk yogurt sweetened with sliced fresh fruit |
| Chocolate chip pancakes |
| Evening meals |
|---|
| Tater tot bake |
| Macaroni and cheese |
| Quesadilla with whole-milk cheese |
| Pasta with pesto sauce |
| Whole-milk cheese pizza |
| Quick meals for when you're on the go | |
|---|---|
| Chocolate pudding | Strawberry whole-milk yogurt milkshake |
| Whole-milk mozzarella cheese | Peanut butter with celery |
| Hard-boiled eggs | |
These lists are not intended to be complete.
Visit fdc.nal.usda.gov for foods and their fat content.
Avoid foods and drinks that contain grapefruit while taking TRIKAFTA because they may affect the amount of TRIKAFTA in your body.
Recipe Ideas
Get more delicious recipes and food ideas.
Visit CF Kitchen on Everyday-CF.com
Looking for something specific in the CF Kitchen?
Choose a mealtime below.
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