What do you eat when you're sick?

[ranika]

Just curious as to how/what you folks eat when you

1. Have a cold, and
2. Have a stomach ache, or nausea.

In the past, I used dry toast and ginger ale. I'm just brainstorming in anticipation of the future, as I don't plan to quit this WOE anytime soon



Thanks!!

[brandywine1241]

Re: What do you eat when you're sick?

I use chicken broth or diet ginger ale when my stomach is upset.

[Shrew2u]

Re: What do you eat when you're sick?

If I have a very upset tummy, I'm more worried about keeping some form of food down than the carb count - buttered crackers and club soda is usually my limit. Once I'm feeling decent, I jump right back on the Atkins wagon and all is well. Without a too-upset tummy preventing food consumption, I make a nice, big pot of chicken or beef vegetable soup to dip into over the day. It's quite simple to make and the chicken version is on Linda's Low Carb Recipe site.

[cleochatra]

Re: What do you eat when you're sick?

Mythbusters recently did a show and showed that ginger capsules were highly effective for motion sickness and stomach upset in general. You might try it!

Egg drop soup also contains ginger, which is perfect for stomach troubles.

[Whatsername]

Re: What do you eat when you're sick?

I do diet ginger ale too (with splenda in it lol). Broth and for some reason, green beans are a comfort food to me. I have had a few spoons of unsweetened applesauce but feel I am high enough in the rungs for that if I need it.

[Georgiana]

Re: What do you eat when you're sick?

You might find this helpful:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/low-carb-menus/22623-menu-ideas-during-illness-convalescense.html

[ranika]

Re: What do you eat when you're sick?

Thanks so much for all your responses! I'll stock up on ginger capsules, diet ginger ale, and frozen green beans now. For me, being prepared is essential!