Was sick last night and don't know what to eat today...

[Kimberly_P]

Hi everyone, last night I ended up getting the stomache flu from one of my boys so I was up all night getting sick until this morning. Usually the next day I would eat only crackers and drink gatorade or something along those lines but I have no clue what to eat today because my stomache might not be able to handle a whole lot. The first thing I've had this morning is a bottle of water mixed with some crystal light and I've been sipping on that.

[Brook]

Re: Was sick last night and don't know what to eat today...

Ugh. I'm sorry you feel so yucky

The Crystal Light is a fair place to start. You might want to give broth a shot, and it'll feel and taste a little more substantive too.

When I get sick like that, the first thing I head for is a veggie soup. Generally speaking once I can hold that down I'm good to go.

I hope you feel better soon!
~Brook

[Kimberly_P]

Re: Was sick last night and don't know what to eat today...

Thankyou, so even though I'm going through the induction phase I can have broth and vegetable soup or should I just stick to broth today to be on the safe side?

[Brook]

Re: Was sick last night and don't know what to eat today...

You can absolutely have veggie soup - it's super easy to make and when you make it you know that it stays induction appropriate!

I'd start with the broth though and see how your tummy handles that, then move forward from there.

[Kimberly_P]

Re: Was sick last night and don't know what to eat today...

Alrighty thankyou

[boonie stomper]

Re: Was sick last night and don't know what to eat today...

There's a reason gradmothers worldwide swear by chicken soup. You need to replace lost electrolytes, minerals and other nutrients. Certainly it tastes good too! Hope you feel better soon!

[not2late]

Re: Was sick last night and don't know what to eat today...

Soup is wonderfully nutritious! It's easy to make because you can even use plain water or if you want buy a can of chicken broth.

Just toss the water or broth into a pot, then add shredded veggies (from the Acceptable Foods list, like cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms, celery, etc.). Bring them to a boil and cook until soften. Add salt and pepper. If you would like a smoother, creamier soup. Put the soup in a blender and blend until smooth.

[Kimberly_P]

Re: Was sick last night and don't know what to eat today...

Thanks, I think I'll try that All I've had today are two sugar-free Jell-O cups and some bottled water mixed with Crystal light.

[Elizellen]

Re: Was sick last night and don't know what to eat today...

How about some flax crackers?
Mix one Tablespoon of ground flax (linseeds in UK) with one tablespoon of water and let thicken up, then spread on parchment paper and microwave till crisp.
you could add some spices or grated cheese too.

[Pineapple]

Re: Was sick last night and don't know what to eat today...

For some reason really heavy dairy stuff seems to help me. No milk on induction of course, but maybe some cheese in your soup would be good.

[Kimberly_P]

Re: Was sick last night and don't know what to eat today...

I've never heard of Flax before but I can make crackers out of it? Is it safe to eat during induction?

[Elizellen]

Re: Was sick last night and don't know what to eat today...

Flax is allowed under the rules of induction as mentioned here

12.If you are constipated, mix a tablespoon or more of psyllium husks in a cup or more of water and drink daily. Or mix ground flaxseed into a shake or sprinkle wheat bran on a salad or vegetables.

To use it in larger quantities than needed to avoid constipation is better left till the nuts/seeds rung of OWL, but a tablespoonsworth or so is fine in induction.
You can also use psyllium husks to make a sort of pancake to help with your fibre intake if you dont like the taste of flax.