general What do you eat when you are sick?

[Feather Data 131]

Being sick, cold or flu, will make you lose your appetite, so what foods do you eat when you are ill?

[The Kaeya Simp 13,988]

I usually eat the same,

all I do is avoid dairy when I'm ill

[Longhaul 6,862]

It depends on what I think I can handle.  Most of the time, I end up having soup, sometimes I'll have regular meals if my stomach can handle it, I just try to avoid spicy foods until I'm better.  And ginger ale to drink, really helps settle an upset stomach.

[SharpWit 2,647]

Bread and water. If I'm sick it's less about keeping up strength and more about having something to throw up that doesn't hurt. For me, nothing is worth than throwing up bacon because it claws at your throat, and I'd rather have something coming out than nothing at all. Dry heaving is excruciating.

[LordSwinton 759]

Kinda embarrassed to admit it but:

 

Takeaway

[cuteycindyhoney 13,307]

I'm sick right now. Yesterday I had a tooth extracted. It was cracked, and my dentist said it couldn't be saved. (Bottom, all the way in the back, left side) The extraction went fine. What I didn't know was that over the course of the day, lots of blood was running down the back of my throat. (I thought I just had the sniffles) Five o'clock this morning, I was VIOLENTLY ill. It's frightening to see red at that moment, let me tell you! My husband wanted to take me to the emergency room, but I refused.  We figured out that the site wasn't bleeding any more, and it was just old blood I was getting rid of. NASTY! I was finally able to get back to sleep around six, and slept until 2PM. I ate a slice of bread, and can't even face the thought of eating anything else right now. My husband promised to make me some soup later. Oddly, I have no pain. I just don't ever want to eat again!

Edited May 5, 2018 by cuteycindyhoney

[Vocal Analyst 665]

I try to stay off spicy, rich or fatty foods when I'm ill as it tends to upset my throat and stomach. Then again, it's what I eat most of the time, so it's problematic when I want to eat something and annoy myself having to eat something I may not be a fan of.

[Feather Data 131]

8 minutes ago, LordSwinton said:

Kinda embarrassed to admit it but:

 

Takeaway

You don't mean fast food, do you?

[IronM17 5,373]

It depends how I feel. When I have problems with my stomach, than I eat usually nothing or something really dry one. When I have heavy sore throat, than I try to eat something soft or I drink a lot of tea and soup. But mostly when I have a cold, I eat the normal food I would also eat on this day when I am not sick (even when I can't tast it because of the disease).

[LordSwinton 759]

2 minutes ago, Feather Data said:

You don't mean fast food, do you?

Nah, usually Chinese food, well kinda fast food I guess?

[Feather Data 131]

Just now, LordSwinton said:

Nah, usually Chinese food, well kinda fast food I guess?

Not as good as college sick meal takeouts if you ask me.

[LordSwinton 759]

Just now, Feather Data said:

Not as good as college sick meal takeouts if you ask me.

Ya, I've upgraded to uni sick meals lol

but ice cream is also good when I'm sick, but also bad lol

[Feather Data 131]

Just now, LordSwinton said:

Ya, I've upgraded to uni sick meals lol

but ice cream is also good when I'm sick, but also bad lol

It is good for a sore throat, but it slows down your immune system

[Kyoshi Frost Wolf 41,465]

Either soup or cereal and if my stomach is all bleh, then I will drink either water or Sprite, that helps a lot. Nothing too fancy.

[Elyrse 168]

I crave lemons and limes whenever I’m sick,but I mostly eat crackers 

[Twilight Luna 31,363]

I always drink plenty of fluids like water or gatorade. If my stomach is upset, then ginger ale. Keep a stash of saltine crackers and gold fish crackers on hand as well. They're easy to digest when your stomach is acting up. When I have  a cold, I have to force myself to remember not to eat any dairy.

[Will Guide 21,360]

45 minutes ago, cuteycindyhoney said:

I'm sick right now. Yesterday I had a tooth extracted. It was cracked, and my dentist said it couldn't be saved. (Bottom, all the way in the back, left side) The extraction went fine. What I didn't know was that over the course of the day, lots of blood was running down the back of my throat. (I thought I just had the sniffles) Five o'clock this morning, I was VIOLENTLY ill. It's frightening to see red at that moment, let me tell you! My husband wanted to take me to the emergency room, but I refused.  We figured out that the site wasn't bleeding any more, and it was just old blood I was getting rid of. NASTY! I was finally able to get back to sleep around six, and slept until 2PM. I ate a slice of bread, and can't even face the thought of eating anything else right now. My husband promised to make me some soup later. Oddly, I have no pain. I just don't ever want to eat again!

Oh my goodness, I had my one of my wisdom teeth removed months ago, and had to spend most of my day with a gauze on the bloody remains. Until it'd heal in time for vacation the following months, I was only allowed certain foods. Good luck, my friend.

[Wannabrony 11,640]

I just eat bowls and bowls of congee (preferably with beef) when I'm sick. What can I say? I'm Chinese.  

[Feather Data 131]

13 minutes ago, Rain Feather said:

When I am ill, I usually lack any sort of appetite. I will not eat when I am sick unless I truly feel hungry.

That is one of the reasons colds suck

[Kings&Hooves14 616]

Blood. It rejuvenates me... 

[Feather Data 131]

29 minutes ago, Kings&Hooves14 said:

Blood. It rejuvenates me... 

No, what do you really eat when you are ill?

[Kings&Hooves14 616]

42 minutes ago, Feather Data said:

No, what do you really eat when you are ill?

Usually the same junk I eat when I feel normal.

[cuteycindyhoney 13,307]

2 hours ago, SwitchGuy2018 said:

Oh my goodness, I had my one of my wisdom teeth removed months ago, and had to spend most of my day with a gauze on the bloody remains. Until it'd heal in time for vacation the following months, I was only allowed certain foods. Good luck, my friend.

I had a gauze pack on it for hours, but that was making me feel ill. I don't like holding things in my mouth like that. I thought the bleeding was done when I finally took it out. I feel okay now. I hope I'm never sick like that again! The dentist told me to eat only "mushy" things for a few days. He said mashed potatoes, oatmeal, noodles, things like that. I just had some soup, and that went down well. I'll try some scrambled eggs in the morning.

[Thuja 3,659]

I haven't been really sick in years, when I get a little bit of a cold I notice that I'm more willing to try new recipes.  It makes me feel better trying something new, especially if I make it myself(compared to going out for takeout) but sometimes I like going out to get some poutine.  Last time I was really sick was when I had to get my gallbladder removed, at that time, I couldn't really eat anything because it would trigger a lot of pain.  So I would normally eat a lot of quinoa because everything else made me sick.  To be honest, I'll be happy to never see a plate with quinoa on it served to me ever again...

[Will Guide 21,360]

13 minutes ago, cuteycindyhoney said:

I had a gauze pack on it for hours, but that was making me feel ill. I don't like holding things in my mouth like that. I thought the bleeding was done when I finally took it out. I feel okay now. I hope I'm never sick like that again! The dentist told me to eat only "mushy" things for a few days. He said mashed potatoes, oatmeal, noodles, things like that. I just had some soup, and that went down well. I'll try some scrambled eggs in the morning.

I know, right. I nearly gagged on what I assumed is my own saliva at times. And I had to swap for a fresh gauze about every 30 minutes. Still, I got through it and so will you.