Eating whilst feeling ill...any ideas?

Nina2503
Nina2503 Posts: 172 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I have had a bad cold for nearly a week and managed at first to eat my calories. I have struggled more and more as the week goes on. I managed breakfast today and a banana but just dont feel like food, my nose is streaming and I feel rubbish. I know I should keep up nourishment to try and fight off the cold but just dont fancy food

What do all you MFP'ers out there recomend, I have been thinking of maybe taking liquid meals whilst I feel poorly just to get my calories etc

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  • ShmoozyQ
    ShmoozyQ Posts: 390 Member
    I wouldn't worry about it too much. You'll be feeling better and have your apetite back soon! Make sure to stay hydrated and eat what sounds good to you when you can. :smile:
  • cara4fit
    cara4fit Posts: 111 Member
    SchoozyQ'a advice is right on. Often, when fighting off illness, eating one's usual food is too great of a strain on the body, because it's marshalling its resources to deal with the illness, especially if there is any low-grade fever present. There's a reason sick animals refuse food - their bodily instinct tells them they need to refrain from food until they feel better. But do keep up with liquids - diluted juices, herbal teas, etc. - maybe even some very simple chicken noodle soup(home-made is preferable but do whatever you can). Don't discount the value of water-containing foods either - fresh fruit is a prime example, with its own structured water that is the finest for the body to absorb and use, not to mention the co-factors in the fruit. An orange might just hit the spot! Feel better soon!:)
  • Nina2503
    Nina2503 Posts: 172 Member
    Thanks, I was reading on here about going into starvation mode through not eating enough. I will have soups and water for a couple of days and see how I feel. I hate being ill though
  • cara4fit
    cara4fit Posts: 111 Member
    Right now, don't worry about "starvation mode" - get better first, and eat lightly as indicated above. Your body has other things to deal with right now - you'll have plenty of time to get back into your normal routine once you feel better. A drastically-reduced amount of food due to a short-term, non-chronic illness doesn't hurt anyone. After all, one can live off of one's fat for awhile, even those of us who don't have a lot to lose. And even if we do lose a little too much during said illness, it's a no-brainer to gain it back LOL!

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