What is good to eat when you have no appetite?

I am super sick right now and haven’t eaten much in a few days. It’s getting to the point where I am gonna need to force myself to eat something to keep my strength up but everything just sounds terrible to me right now. I have been subsisting mostly on small glasses of milk and the occasional packet of instant oatmeal.

Any suggestions on things to eat that go down easy and has nutritional value? Flavor is pretty far down on my list of requirements right now and I’m finding myself exhausted after chewing a few bites. Any serious suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

BeatTakeshi,

Bananas. Easy to eat, nutritious, and even helping if you happen to have digestive issues. Very stable food, it’s my go to when nothing else goes.

Another great option is diluting a stock cube (or half) in hot water and drinks it as a soup. Nutrients, vitamins and minerals! Very good for rehydration

Godric,

Toast, banana, sunflower seeds. Those are my too sick to eat go-tos.

Doorbook,

Chicken soup. Easy to make, can add rice and it is super healthy.

Ingredients: One onion, and you don’t need to cut it to small pieces. One carrot One or two celery stick Whole raw or roasted chicken.

Through everything on big pot, cover with water, lower the heat when start bubbling.

Let it simmer for 40 to 60 minutes.

Add rice or potatoes or any other vegetables you like.

Can freeze really well for months.

marzhall, (edited )

Toast with cinnamon, sugar and butter on top. Pro tip: put the butter, sugar and cinnamon on before you toast it - then it melts into the bread. This was my go-to growing up for being sick and having trouble eating. Feel better soon!

tal,
@tal@lemmy.today avatar

to eat something to keep my strength up

I wouldn’t worry too much if you haven’t eaten for a few days. I know of one instance where someone who was seriously obese went on a diet, and aside from vitamins and water, went over a year without eating. I’ve done over a week myself for the hell of it. Unless you’re absolutely emaciated or have some sort of medical condition that creates a need for it, you can probably handle going for quite a while without food.

All that being said, this isn’t to encourage doing it. Just that you’re probably not creating any kind of dire health situation if you don’t eat for a while.

irreticent,

While it may be true that you can survive without food, it should be mentioned that we need energy to heal and recover from illness. Food provides the energy we need to heal.

Please eat at least a little bit while trying to recover from illness.

SlurpDaddySlushy,

I make broth with Better Than Bouillon.

irreticent,

Yum. Also, careful of the sodium. Drink in moderation, or dillute it a lot.

ZombiFrancis,

Fresh fruit tend to be what I can consume without an appetite or even while nauseous. Melons and berries usually, but sparingly if I haven’t had much else of substance.

lietuva,

its very easy to dehydrate when youre sick, especially if you have diarrhea. Basically your body trying to flush out whatever is irritating you. Most electrolyte packs from pharmacy have glucose added. Glucose is very easily digested and provides energy source when your DI is not working. Also most doctors recommend to drink coke, since its full of sugar and has acidic pH which is bad for viruses. toasted bread also works, easily digestible and doesnt iritate

okaydude997,

Make one of those weight gainers shakes, with oatmeal, bananas, nuts, flaxseed, protein powder, berries (also toss in spinach, you can barely taste it). And just down it quickly.

You’ll need a decent blender though.

Thoven,

White bread. Bland enough to avoid eating aversions and puts some energy in you. Plus, most people already have some! Not claiming it’s healthy, but when I’m sick and the thought of eating makes me want to puke it manages to slip past my radar.

Aqarius,

Specifically, toasted white bread. The crunch tends to make it more palatable.

Copythis,

I like otter pops when I have a sore throat!

pewgar_seemsimandroid,

i have no idea but try wafer rolls

mrcleanup,

Get some liquid IV powder. It is full of electrolytes and minerals and easy on your stomach. The last time I was in your shoes I did it for two days straight and it kept me going even at work. With that or get some Pedialyte, is not as good in my opinion, but will do similar things for you.

felixthecat,

Chicken noodle soup

fhek,

Soup, crackers, nuts.

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