Foods For A Sick Day

There's nothing quite like a stomach flu or cold to kill an appetite. The problem is you have to eat. The more nourishment you have in your the faster you'll get well. The problem is what to eat. The answer is to eat simply. There's enough foods out there that can take you through a few days of discomfort.

Soup is one of the best foods to have when you're feeling not quite yourself. A clear broth or consomme is always good if you;re battling any kind of stomach flu or virus. Just add some plain Saltines and you;re good to go. Another favorite is chicken soup or even what the Northern Italians make , panne pesto , bread crumb soup. This is what has helped and almost cured generations of Piedmontese and all it is is just beaten eggs with bread crumbs in a chicken or vegetable broth. As you're feeling better or even have a cold then you can work your way up to minestrone.

Rice is another good sick day food as is pasta. Both can be made plain and then served with butter. Both make for light but nutritious lunch or dinner. It's also filling and easy to make if you;re on your own. Simple toast is good but you can also have plain slices of chicken turkey or even roast beef. Forget adding mayo or mustard. Just stick with light sprinklings of salt and pepper. Avoid anything like vegetables , spicy or greasy food. Lay off the snacks and sweets until you're ready to resume your normal diet.

You have to eat when you;re sick. It;s just that simple. However just stay away from the wild and the spicy , the greasy and the exotic. Stick to the simple foods.