Eat Right

Part of having CF means you need to eat a lot of calories. That’s because the mucus CF makes can block your body from absorbing nutrients from food.

Luckily, some of the most popular foods for teens also have lots of calories. The trick is making sure that you’re still eating healthy. Make sure you eat lots of veggies, fruits, protein and dairy – and not just filling up on cookies.

Check out these recipes you can make for yourself, or have at your house when friends come over. Be sure to ask your parents before you use the kitchen.

Now, the only question is: Salty or sweet?

Nachos

Next time you’re in the mood for a fiesta, make this easy recipe.

Here’s what you need:

• 1 package of ground beef

• 1 packet of taco seasoning

• 1 bag of your favorite corn chips

• 1 can of refried beans

• 1 can of sliced black olives

• 2 bags of grated cheese

• 1 avocado, diced

• 1 container of sour cream

• 1 jar of salsa

Here’s what you do:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°

2. Brown the ground beef in a pan with the taco seasonings – follow the directions on each of these packages

3. Spread the bag of chips over a baking pan

4. Spread the refried beans on top of the chips

5. Pour the black olives on top of the beans

6. Spread the cheese over everything

7. Put the entire pan in the oven until the cheese is melted

8. Take the nachos out of the oven, and put the avocado, sour cream and salsa on top

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Brownie Surprise

Need something sweet and different? You can make these brownies just the way you like them by baking in your favorite candy bars.

Here’s what you need:

• 1 package of brownie mix and the ingredients listed on the box

• 2 or 3 of your favorite candy bars

Here’s what you do:

1. Prepare the brownie mix according to the box

2. Put half of the batter in the brownie pan

3. Break up the candy bars and put the pieces on top of the batter

4. Pour the rest of the batter on top

5. Bake according to directions on the box

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