Prednisone is a common steroid used before and after transplant to help fight infection and prevent rejection of the lungs. Prednisone makes Jens HUNGRY! We jokingly call him "Hungry, Hungry Jens" whenever he gets like this on Prednisone. Now that his body isn't working overtime to breathe, he burns calories at a slower pace. This is a good thing, as he's been able to gain some weight. However, if he eats when he's hungry, he'd eat most of the day!
I made this recipe a few weeks ago. Neither of us love salad, and this one is great because there are a lot of interesting flavors in it. It's not the healthiest salad, but it is a filling salad and one that we actually like. It's a great salad to leave you feeling satisfied and full without feeling sick.
http://www.cookingclassy.com/2013/11/apple-feta-salad-chicken-bacon-walnuts-balsamic-vinaigrette/
For the two of us, 1 chicken breast and 3-4 pieces of bacon suffice. I also use my apple slicer, and then cut the apples into smaller pieces; we use one apple in this recipe. Our favorite bacon is Trader Joe's Uncured Black Forest Bacon.
I hope this helps to feed your hungry, hungry transplant patient!
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