What do you eat when you're under the weather?

biancasteeplechase · 02-14-2013, 02:15 PM

I've come down with a nasty case of the flu. In the past, when I was ready to start eating again, I'd have some broth, and then - if that was okay - move on to chicken soup with noodles or rice, or just the noodles.

The broth's still fine on low carb, but I'm having trouble thinking of something bland I can try next. I've had some veggies, but they're only so filling ... and even thinking about eating meat, cheese, or eggs is making my head spin.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

HarmsWay · 02-14-2013, 02:28 PM

I love egg drop soup...mashed cauliflower....chicken is pretty bland if you want it to be

LowCarbine · 02-14-2013, 02:39 PM

When I was sick I made egg drop soup with chicken broth and chunks of chicken. Add some hot chicken sauce to clear your sinuses. You could also make a roast with onions and carrots?

avid · 02-14-2013, 03:40 PM

The oldest remedy in the world......Chicken Soup!!!!!!!
I buy a half a chicken throw it in a pot so it's covered by chicken broth.
then bring it to a boil and let it simmer covered for a couple of hours.
Add veggies to suit....and don't skim off the fat.

marieze · 02-14-2013, 05:21 PM

A little higher carb, but cottage cheese....take chicken broth and add some seasonings and some heavy cream for a cream of chicken soup.....scrambled eggs......chop a head of cauliflower into pieces and then in the food processer to make rice with some cream and butter......fauxtatoes....soft boiled eggs.....one minute muffin.....

I sure hope you feel better soon!!

Kimberli33 · 02-14-2013, 05:36 PM

creamy chicken soup
tomato soup
cream of broccoli
jello w/ whip cream
herbal teas

Ntombi · 02-15-2013, 04:39 AM

Definitely egg drop soup. Start with broth, then move on to just the broth and the egg, then poach some chicken breast in the broth. Eventually, you can add a few string beans or another vegetable.

biancasteeplechase · 02-15-2013, 08:14 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions! I'm making a list and sending my husband to the store.

cfine · 02-17-2013, 12:41 PM

I sometimes put shirataki noodles in chicken soup.

Big Stevie · 02-17-2013, 03:03 PM

I try hard to stay on plan. However, when you are sick, you gotta do what you gotta do. Twice over the past 6 months I got a stomach virus. After suffering for a day or so, I ate a peanut butter and banana sandwich with one slice of bread. They always settle my stomach. So I say try your best to stay on plan, but if you need the noodles take them. It is also really hard to be a creative cook when you are sick. Hope you feel better soon.

trishthedish · 02-17-2013, 04:04 PM

I added spaghetti squash 'noodles' to my chicken broth along with shredded chicken breast from a store bought rotisserie. A sprinkle of grated parmesan and a dash of red pepper flakes really helped to sustain me and eventually perk me up.

Peanut butter and HWC mixed together makes a lovely PB pudding that is palatable when feeling icky (with fat and protein to do a body good!).

02-14-2013, 02:15 PM	#1
biancasteeplechase Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 212 Gallery: biancasteeplechase Stats: 224/189/??? WOE: Nutritional Ketosis Start Date: November 2012	What do you eat when you're under the weather? I've come down with a nasty case of the flu. In the past, when I was ready to start eating again, I'd have some broth, and then - if that was okay - move on to chicken soup with noodles or rice, or just the noodles. The broth's still fine on low carb, but I'm having trouble thinking of something bland I can try next. I've had some veggies, but they're only so filling ... and even thinking about eating meat, cheese, or eggs is making my head spin. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

02-14-2013, 02:39 PM	#3
LowCarbine Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 32 Gallery: LowCarbine Stats: 6'7, 360 down to 280 so far. WOE: Count Nothing \| Low Carb \| Cheat Often	When I was sick I made egg drop soup with chicken broth and chunks of chicken. Add some hot chicken sauce to clear your sinuses. You could also make a roast with onions and carrots? Last edited by LowCarbine; 02-14-2013 at 02:42 PM..

02-17-2013, 03:03 PM	#10
Big Stevie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 551 Gallery: Big Stevie Stats: 295 Start/218now/195 goal WOE: Atkins Start Date: 7-22-12	I try hard to stay on plan. However, when you are sick, you gotta do what you gotta do. Twice over the past 6 months I got a stomach virus. After suffering for a day or so, I ate a peanut butter and banana sandwich with one slice of bread. They always settle my stomach. So I say try your best to stay on plan, but if you need the noodles take them. It is also really hard to be a creative cook when you are sick. Hope you feel better soon. Last edited by Big Stevie; 02-17-2013 at 03:10 PM..

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02-14-2013, 02:28 PM	#2
HarmsWay Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 330 Gallery: HarmsWay Stats: 218/212.8/130 WOE: LC - 10 lbs at a time Start Date: 5/13/13 again	I love egg drop soup...mashed cauliflower....chicken is pretty bland if you want it to be

02-14-2013, 03:40 PM	#4
avid Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: treasure coast Posts: 804 Gallery: avid Stats: 180/135/131... WOE: Lotsa veggies and LC	The oldest remedy in the world......Chicken Soup!!!!!!! I buy a half a chicken throw it in a pot so it's covered by chicken broth. then bring it to a boil and let it simmer covered for a couple of hours. Add veggies to suit....and don't skim off the fat.

02-14-2013, 05:21 PM	#5
marieze Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,825 Gallery: marieze Stats: 361/225/180 WOE: My way low carb! Start Date: July 11th 2003	A little higher carb, but cottage cheese....take chicken broth and add some seasonings and some heavy cream for a cream of chicken soup.....scrambled eggs......chop a head of cauliflower into pieces and then in the food processer to make rice with some cream and butter......fauxtatoes....soft boiled eggs.....one minute muffin..... I sure hope you feel better soon!!

02-14-2013, 05:36 PM	#6
Kimberli33 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Montana Posts: 7,497 Gallery: Kimberli33 Stats: 200 /166/149? 5ft 6 1/2 in. Age 42 WOE: LC-My Way start 1/27 then JUDDD on 3/12 2 171.5lbs Start Date: Jan 27,2013 at 199 for the LAST time!	creamy chicken soup tomato soup cream of broccoli jello w/ whip cream herbal teas

02-15-2013, 04:39 AM	#7
Ntombi Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Boston, then OH, then NYC, now SoCal. Whew! Posts: 34,758 Gallery: Ntombi Stats: Restart:360/329.8/185 Original:325+/259.6/180 WOE: Atkins works when I work it. Start Date: Restarted: 1-3-13 Original: 8-23-02	Definitely egg drop soup. Start with broth, then move on to just the broth and the egg, then poach some chicken breast in the broth. Eventually, you can add a few string beans or another vegetable.

02-15-2013, 08:14 AM	#8
biancasteeplechase Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 212 Gallery: biancasteeplechase Stats: 224/189/??? WOE: Nutritional Ketosis Start Date: November 2012	Thanks for all the suggestions! I'm making a list and sending my husband to the store.

02-17-2013, 12:41 PM	#9
cfine Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,451 Gallery: cfine Stats: 276/215/199 WOE: NK Start Date: Atkins 4/12 Nutritional Ketosis 1/13	I sometimes put shirataki noodles in chicken soup.

02-17-2013, 04:04 PM	#11
trishthedish Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 3,977 Gallery: trishthedish Stats: 282/196/182 ~ 26/16-18/14 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: February 2012	I added spaghetti squash 'noodles' to my chicken broth along with shredded chicken breast from a store bought rotisserie. A sprinkle of grated parmesan and a dash of red pepper flakes really helped to sustain me and eventually perk me up. Peanut butter and HWC mixed together makes a lovely PB pudding that is palatable when feeling icky (with fat and protein to do a body good!).