Luanne Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I am still battling a sinus infection and don't feel all that great. I have to eat or I get dizzy and feel like I am going to pass out, so not eating is just not an option. What do you eat just to keep your strength up when nothing sounds good? I can't eat anything with gluten in it and have to limit my dairy intake (can eat some, but not a lot ... and definitely no milk). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I like to make a large crock pot full of vegetable soup when I'm not feeling well. It's easy on my stomach and I can add extra cayenne and garlic to my bowl, to speed healing. Hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 fruit, maybe some miso broth, ginger tea, an omelet or rice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I eat whatever sounds good... usually toast, tea, jello, rice, plain chicken, green beans, potatoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 No matter what I always try to eat some protein or else I will pay with a migraine. With a sinus infection, I like a nice, very hot soup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Clear soup. Usually egg drop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Can you eat eggs? They're good for you, but are quick to eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 No matter what I always try to eat some protein or else I will pay with a migraine. With a sinus infection, I like a nice, very hot soup. :iagree: Same here. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I sip some tea or chicken broth. Sometimes chocolate milk will sustain me if I'm not in the mood for any real food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Soup, toast with peanut butter, potatoes (I can nearly always eat potatoes), cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luanne Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Can you eat eggs? They're good for you, but are quick to eat. Yes, I can and I eat them once a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukriyya Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Chocolate. Yes, I'm serious. Extra-dark with nuts and either ginger or dried fruits. One could do a lot worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Grapes or mandarins... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Typically when I don't have a good appetite I can eat things that I don't normally eat or consider a treat. The value-sized (junior) cheeseburgers from Wendy's are our go-too sick food around here. We all seem to be able to eat them when we can't stand the thought of anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Chicken noodle or tomato soup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I usually go for things that don't require much chewing, soup, smoothies, scrambled eggs (s foods maybe?) :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 We have been ill for a week, and chicken soup tasted really good when nothing else did. I made a big batch on Sunday and ds and I have been having it for lunch all week. The broth is just so soothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlemommy Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I frequently do not have an appetite. I'm not sick, but I just don't really enjoy food a lot of the time. I drink coffee when I don't know what to eat. Not the healthiest choice, but it's what I can stomach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerdybird Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Apple slices Bananas Rice w/ butter Raw honey Broth (homemade, not the box kind.) Hot cocoa made from Ovaltine and coconut milk, with honey added (rare occasion, as I am a diabetic and it causes serious blood sugar spikes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I eat flavored yogurt with peanuts mixed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Toast and/or applesauce (I often feel nauseous if I don't eat). Good luck, Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saraswati Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Green smoothies - I never use dairy in mine. You can find tons of recipes with a google search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I frequently do not have an appetite. I'm not sick, but I just don't really enjoy food a lot of the time. I drink coffee when I don't know what to eat. Not the healthiest choice, but it's what I can stomach. Have you had your zinc levels tested or tried taking a zinc supplement? Zinc stimulates the appetite and makes food smell and taste better. http://scdlifestyle.com/2010/05/could-zinc-deficiency-be-robbing-you-of-your-taste-and-smell/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Chicken and rice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Oatmeal Baked sweet potato Half a PB&J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luanne Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Oatmeal Baked sweet potato Half a PB&J Oatmeal is one of the few things that has tasted good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Oatmeal and soups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropymama Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 All these are good suggestions, especially soups and the mandarins and grapes. Those sound lovely right now. I'm expecting #6 and have been sick for 8 weeks. My go-to are Luna bars. High protein, lots of vitamins, gluten free. They're not too large so I can get one down in ten small bites and they taste decent. The chocolate peanut butter are the best. $6 at Target for a box. And drink lots of water! :) ETA: Oh, and no cooking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I eat Luna bars or Power Bars. I suffer from intermittent nausea, and really can't eat much more than a quarter cup of food for several days at a time. I find that I can eat part of a bar, and it at least keeps my brain and body going enough to get through the rough spot. If I try to eat some food without concentrated vitamins (quarter of a sandwich or 1/2 cup of broth based soup) I start to loose concentration and focus. I have a very detail oriented job so I have to make sure to be able to work during those times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 with a sinus infection, I ate toast. maybe some homemade chicken noodle soup. (i'm generous with the celery and carrots) nothing with milk. when I had pnuemonia- even though I was at a catered event with delicious looking food, I didn't eat more than a few bites at any given meal. I had zero appetite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoorsy Type Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 The only thing I can tolerate right now is salsa/tortilla chips and canned chicken noodle soup. I say eat whatever will stay down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I'll actually eat nothing unless it really has been a long time. My go to items would be something like chicken soup or buttered toast. Same here, if it's just a matter of a day or so and I'm not feeling particularly hungry. For a sinus infection, I'd be inclined to go for a spicy soup that would help clear it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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