What do you eat when you sick?

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What do you eat when you sick?
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Tue, 12-16-2003 - 5:44pm
I'm sick. Again. I don't know if it is the flu, but I have a fever, my lower back and neck are killing me, and I have a cough that won't end.

What do I eat? I'm not hungry, and I've been sipping water. Nothing works for me. GA beach Girl, what did you eat? Any ideas would be helpful.

Ria

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Tue, 12-16-2003 - 6:39pm

Hi,


How about some chicken broth?

       

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Tue, 12-16-2003 - 7:57pm
I just sipped some broth, but it was too salty, so I had to water it down. lol. I ate two wasa crisps and some sugar free jello.

Thanks for your help. Hot soups make me feel better too:)

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Tue, 12-16-2003 - 9:58pm
when I'm sick, I have to eat whatever sounds good. comfort foods -- black bean / lentil soup / tea?? salad usually doesn't sound too tempting when I'm sick. maybe pb&j?? would think if you used whole wheat bread and a non-sugar added fruit spread you shouldn't be too far off.

feel better! :-)

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Tue, 12-16-2003 - 11:43pm

Ria,


Sorry to hear you're sick again. It's a bad year this year, I think. I always have to water down the chicken broth--too strong for me, otherwise. It's the best natural decongestant I know of (other than sicky sniffing of salt water, which I refuse to do except when extremely desperate!). I usually try to mix one part chix broth with one part water, such as 1 cup chix broth, one cup water.


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Wed, 12-17-2003 - 11:26am

Hi Ria, sorry to hear that you're sick!

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Wed, 12-17-2003 - 1:32pm
So sorry you're feeling badly, Ria. My DH just went through this - after seeing him so miserable for several days, I don't envy you, believe me.

As for eating when I'm sick, I live by the "it's gonna kill me or cure me" rule. I don't go out of my way to eat things like Brussels sprouts (even when I'm well), but I try to eat a little of all the normal foods to see what will stay down. Then I just progress from there as I start to feel better.

Get well soon!

Donna

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Wed, 12-17-2003 - 1:39pm
Ria Wishing you & sending you (((((speedy recovery vibes))))))),so you can enjoy the Christmas season. When I'm sick I always eat the good old standard Chicken Rice Soup. That always makes me feel better. Hugs Maryann
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Wed, 12-17-2003 - 1:44pm
Thank you guys so very much for you help. I wasn't sure what to eat because it has been a long time since I just refused to eat. When I was sick two weeks ago, I could still eat now. This time, nothing fit in my stomach or mouth. I could taste the salt in the chicken broth though. :0

I had to come to work today because I have been hyping a cookie party with the kids all last week. Soooooo.... there are 6 dozen ready made cookies ready to be baked, milk, punch, and candy for them to eat. Thank GOODNESS I can't taste or smell anything right now. lol. I was be all on those cookies.

Ria

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Wed, 12-17-2003 - 2:06pm
Poor Ria. I'm so sorry you are not feeling well....again. It seems that everyone that's sick this year can't seem to get over it. :-(

I have to fudge a little when I feel bad because I get really really picky about what to eat. I think chicken and rice soup is usually good. My momma always made us what we call "Sick Potato Soup" but that's not at all legal on this diet! I wonder if it would work with sweet potatoes?? Hmmm.

I hope you feel better soon.


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Wed, 12-17-2003 - 3:37pm

I'm sorry Ria that you are sick, I hope you get better soon.


I eat toast with butter on it or some chicken soup when I'm sick.

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