My throat is sore. What do you eat if you're sick?

[packrat]

I've got an awful sinus infection right now and my throat is really sore. What do you guys usually eat when you are sick? I had two cups of chamomile tea and a glass of chocolate soy milk for breakfast and now I'm making a Japanese inspired broth soup with mushrooms for a late lunch.

[Blueberries]

Heya Packrat, sorry that you're sick :(. When I'm sick I tend to eat toast, soup and bland cereal and drink lots of tea. Hope you feel better soon.

[harpy]

Get well soon, packrat. Soup and other fluids are good. Also if you can get it you could try soy ice cream (or sorbet which is often egg-free these days, here at any rate). The cold is usually soothing to a sore throat.

[Lissy]

When I am sick I tend to want noodles, which I know isn't that normal especially because usually I am not big pasta fan. Soup is also good, and if you don't want to make your own Amy's has some good vegan soups. I also find teas, tempt (vegan ice cream) and Popsicle to feel good on a sore throat.

[Robinwomb]

A smooth, cold fruit and/or vegetable smoothie in the blender might be good for your throat and provide some added antioxidants to help fight the infection.

Homemade soups are excellent too. Something like carrot or pumpkin soup wouldnt take too much effort to make (especially pumpkin if you have canned available) and you could make it just a little on the spicy side to help with the sinuses (but you might want to be careful with a sore throat).

When I am not feeling well I like to make simple things like rice and cooked soft vegetables, or baked apples, things that are easy to digest and do not take much effort to make.

I hope you feel better soon!

[packrat]

Hey guys, thanks so much for the suggestions. I never run out of ideas for food until I get sick. I think it's just that I'm always so tired when I'm sick and a lot of my favorite foods just don't appeal to me when I'm not feeling well. I'm finally starting to get feeling better. I'm still a little tired but my throat is feeling much better and my sinuses has cleared up.

[Robinwomb]

That's good to hear packrat! Glad you are feeling better!

[Blueberries]

I have a sore throat today which I'm determined to get rid of! I'm drinking chamomile tea with Sweet Freedom vegan 'honey' and I''ve just had some homemade noodle soup with ginger.

[harpy]

Hope you make a swift recovery, Blueberries. There have been a lot of "summer" colds, not surprisingly when you see what passes for summer. Mind you I survived a 5.5 hour opera with mine which must be down to the power of veganism ;)

[Risker]

I got a sore throat now too, I'm drinking hot lemon squash with cayenne pepper which is helping, to eat I'm going to have soup, probably lentil soup.

[MissCoco]

I have hot water with lemon juice!