how and what to eat when ill or sick...

[herbwormwood]

If there is another thread on this topic it can be merged.
When were are not feeling well, sick to our stomach, upset stomach, vomiting and diarrhoea, nauseous, feverish, or full of winter viruses, what do we eat?
Here are a few suggestions:
Dissolve stock powder in boiling water and drink it.
Lots of fruit cordial at room temperature or warmed.
Toast cut into small pieces with mararine.
Miso soup.
Home sick soup from Vegan Lunch box.
Rehaydration salts for voiting and diarrhoea.
Marmite in boiling water.
Smoothies.
Vegan jelly and ice cream.
Hummus on toast.
Mashed potato, veggiue burger, gravy and peas

[aubergine]

My get well faves are: (in this order)

Porridge
Muesli
Boiled/Steamed veggies and vegan sausages
Fruit
jacket potato with baked beans

A good mixture of comforting and nutritious.

I find porridge is very good for upset stomachs. I'm (unfortunately) somewhat of an expert on them

[twinkle]

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Dissolve stock powder in boiling water and drink it.
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I always have this if I've been throwing up - it's the only thing that seems to stay down, usually.

[foxytina_69]

i love veggie stock powder in water. its soooo good and warming and it always stays down for me.

favorites:
-vegetable stock powder in water
-slushees
-soup of any kind
-brown rice w/ vegan butter and soy sauce
-gingerale
-popcicles
-tea
-crackers
-toast
-juice
-smoothies

thats pretty much all i feel like eating when im sick.

[Wildflower]

when i had a cold recently I made garlic mashed potatoes. Basically, mashed potatoes as usual, then sautee 5 or 6 chopped up closes of garlic in olive oil/margarine and pour them in. I ate these with tabasco sauce and they really helped clear my sinusis.

it tasted great too, because i was having trouble tasting anything and the garlic and cayenne really came through.

I also made a tea recently for an upset stomach. I read online that vinegar can help an upset stomach, I know it is acidic, but it really seemed to work for me. I used a cup of boiling water over a few peices of candied ginger root, then added 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar and a few tablespoons agave nectar. it actually tasted pretty good and seemed to help my tummy.

[herbwormwood]

I also like hot chillis and curries if I have a bad cold but normal appetite. The spices clear my nose and chest of phlegm!
Also, I chopped crystallised ginger and put it in a teapot, then added lemon juice, sugar and boiling water, then drank it when it had cooled a little.

[jamboxrock]

If I have a cold I love veggie soup and toast. And tea.

Upset tummy gets gingerale or sprite.

Recently when I had food poisoning, gatorade and saltines were my savior. The thought of food absolutely repulsed me, but we had guests in town so I had to get out of bed and keep my strength up. I still can't even think of eating watermelon as an unfortunate result

[HappyVegan]

If you don't have an appetite it's good to fast while sick. If you feel you need a little something for energy some fresh veggie juice would be good. Plenty of fluids is the most important thing.

[rantipole]

I actually did some research on stomach-soothing food and drink. Chamomile and peppermint tea are both great for digestive upset. I usually mix them when I feel gross.

Here is my usual meal when I have an upset stomach:
White rice and red lentils in equal proportions
Some ginger (depending on the amount of rice and lentils; just enough to barely taste it)
Some turmeric (enough to turn the rice faintly yellow)

I find this to be very soothing.

Cheers,
rant

[foxytina_69]

lately i like amys no chicken noodle soup when im sick.

[Hemlock]

I haven't been sick for years (cross fingers, touch wood). Can't decide if it's because of my diet or what!!! I certainly haven't had any time off sick from work for the last 4-5 years.
I have a sneaking suspicion it may be high garlic and ginger consumption so how about garlic and ginger smoothie

[foxytina_69]

okay, hemlock... lol. i am not impressed with the whole ginger and garlic smoothie idea. *takes antinauseants* hahahahaha. ew!!!!!!!!

but i do adore garlic and ginger in savoury dishes. mmmmm.

[Hemlock]

Sorry I can't tempt you

[foxytina_69]

hahaha.

[herbwormwood]

I recently discovered a modification to the stock powder in boiling water: 1 teaspoon stock power plus 1 teaspoon miso paste in a mug, pour on the boiling water and wait until cool enough to drink.

[Lazuli]

Actually the best thing to do when sick like this is to eat nothing and all and just water fast or minimally fast on juices. Just observe a sick animal in nature. They will stop eating as not to overburdon an already stressed system. Digestion takes a lot of energy that can be freed up for detox by fasting or juicing.