What can I eat on Thanksgiving?!!?!?!1?!!
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chocolate_owl
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OMG everything is SO FATTENI...Just kidding.
I'm getting over food poisoning. I spent Monday morning exploding from both ends and have existed on Saltines and oatmeal for the past 48 hours. Thanksgiving will be a 25-person potluck at my relative's house. I really, really, really want to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with my family. I want to partake of the food AND not have to leave early because I feel like crap. So far on my safe list: turkey, rolls, and maybe mashed potatoes if they're not loaded with butter and cream. What other standard Thanksgiving fare might be "safe," and are there things I just shouldn't eat?
I haven't had food poisoning since I was 18 and I rarely have digestion issues, so while I feel like this is probably a common sense question, it's not familiar territory for me. And I really wish I could eat all the things!!
I'm getting over food poisoning. I spent Monday morning exploding from both ends and have existed on Saltines and oatmeal for the past 48 hours. Thanksgiving will be a 25-person potluck at my relative's house. I really, really, really want to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with my family. I want to partake of the food AND not have to leave early because I feel like crap. So far on my safe list: turkey, rolls, and maybe mashed potatoes if they're not loaded with butter and cream. What other standard Thanksgiving fare might be "safe," and are there things I just shouldn't eat?
I haven't had food poisoning since I was 18 and I rarely have digestion issues, so while I feel like this is probably a common sense question, it's not familiar territory for me. And I really wish I could eat all the things!!
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It's one day.
Srs
Eat anything you want and enjoy your family.1 -
Helloitsdan wrote: »It's one day.
Srs
Eat anything you want and enjoy your family.
OP is asking for suggestions because she is recovering from food poisoning, not because she is worried about the impact on her weight. It will be hard for her to enjoy her family if something she eats makes her feel worse.13 -
chocolate_owl wrote: »OMG everything is SO FATTENI...Just kidding.
I'm getting over food poisoning. I spent Monday morning exploding from both ends and have existed on Saltines and oatmeal for the past 48 hours. Thanksgiving will be a 25-person potluck and my relative's house. I really, really, really want to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with my family. I want to partake of the food AND not have to leave early because I feel like crap. So far on my safe list: turkey, rolls, and maybe mashed potatoes if they're not loaded with butter and cream. What other standard Thanksgiving fare might be "safe," and are there things I just shouldn't eat?
I haven't had food poisoning since I was 18 and I rarely have digestion issues, so while I feel like this is probably a common sense question, it's not familiar territory for me. And I really wish I could eat all the things!!
I'd agree with everything you've listed, just go steady and see how you feel.
At least you'll have lost loads of weight this week!!3 -
Just looking at certain foods, you'll know if your body is cool with them. Accept that everything likely has butter ;-) for me, recovering from food poisoning/stomach flu means I eat whatever I feel like, if I'm back on solid foods.0
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Yes turkey, potatoes and bread are safe.0
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Being sick at Thanksgiving has go to be the worst! Turkey, rolls, and mashed potatoes should be fine. If there are carrots that aren't cooked in brown sugar or green beans that aren't made as a casserole you might be able to have some of those too. I would stay away from anything that might have too much "spice" so steer clear of the pumpkin pie and stuffing. Maybe take a slice of pumpkin pie home with you to eat when you're feeling better?0
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rachelr1116 wrote: »Being sick at Thanksgiving has go to be the worst! Turkey, rolls, and mashed potatoes should be fine. If there are carrots that aren't cooked in brown sugar or green beans that aren't made as a casserole you might be able to have some of those too. I would stay away from anything that might have too much "spice" so steer clear of the pumpkin pie and stuffing. Maybe take a slice of pumpkin pie home with you to eat when you're feeling better?
Also overly fatty things can also cause GI distress1 -
Helloitsdan wrote: »It's one day.
Srs
Eat anything you want and enjoy your family.
Know how I know you didn't read the thread?20 -
I was all ready to reply with how much of my awesome made-from-scratch baked pork and beans is and I'm gonna demosh the whole bowl.
Now I'm sad.
Yeah, keep it bland. White meat. Easy on the gravy. Stay away from egg nog.1 -
Usually when my stomach has issues, try to eat only cooked vegetables, no raw salad. I don't drink alcohol either.0
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Are you sure it was food poisoning? Because what you describe sounds like the norovirus. Which is hell on earth but only 24 hours for the worst of it and by Thanksgiving you should be all good to eat whatever again.2
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chocolate_owl wrote: »OMG everything is SO FATTENI...Just kidding.
I'm getting over food poisoning. I spent Monday morning exploding from both ends and have existed on Saltines and oatmeal for the past 48 hours. Thanksgiving will be a 25-person potluck at my relative's house. I really, really, really want to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with my family. I want to partake of the food AND not have to leave early because I feel like crap. So far on my safe list: turkey, rolls, and maybe mashed potatoes if they're not loaded with butter and cream. What other standard Thanksgiving fare might be "safe," and are there things I just shouldn't eat?
I haven't had food poisoning since I was 18 and I rarely have digestion issues, so while I feel like this is probably a common sense question, it's not familiar territory for me. And I really wish I could eat all the things!!
I think your list seems pretty reasonable. It's also entirely possible that you'll be a lot better by tomorrow and able to eat more things.
Many GI issues resolve within 24 to 48 hours and honestly it wouldn't surprise me if you feel a hell of a lot better by tomorrow.
But anyway I would tend towards foods that are more bland and I think your list seems pretty reasonable.0 -
Thanks for the replies everyone
Good to know I'm on the right track.TavistockToad wrote: »chocolate_owl wrote: »OMG everything is SO FATTENI...Just kidding.
I'm getting over food poisoning. I spent Monday morning exploding from both ends and have existed on Saltines and oatmeal for the past 48 hours. Thanksgiving will be a 25-person potluck and my relative's house. I really, really, really want to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with my family. I want to partake of the food AND not have to leave early because I feel like crap. So far on my safe list: turkey, rolls, and maybe mashed potatoes if they're not loaded with butter and cream. What other standard Thanksgiving fare might be "safe," and are there things I just shouldn't eat?
I haven't had food poisoning since I was 18 and I rarely have digestion issues, so while I feel like this is probably a common sense question, it's not familiar territory for me. And I really wish I could eat all the things!!
At least you'll have lost loads of weight this week!!
Hahahaha always a silver lining
MsAmandaNJ wrote: »Just looking at certain foods, you'll know if your body is cool with them. Accept that everything likely has butter ;-) for me, recovering from food poisoning/stomach flu means I eat whatever I feel like, if I'm back on solid foods.
That's what I've been doing so far. I guess if it's going to upset my stomach, it still won't sound appealing tomorrow.rachelr1116 wrote: »Being sick at Thanksgiving has go to be the worst! Turkey, rolls, and mashed potatoes should be fine. If there are carrots that aren't cooked in brown sugar or green beans that aren't made as a casserole you might be able to have some of those too. I would stay away from anything that might have too much "spice" so steer clear of the pumpkin pie and stuffing. Maybe take a slice of pumpkin pie home with you to eat when you're feeling better?
Plain green beans sound palatable. Hopefully someone brings some. I'm making all the pies, I know how damn good they're gonna be. I do all my crust from scratch. There will definitely be pie taken home and saved for another day!singingflutelady wrote: »rachelr1116 wrote: »Being sick at Thanksgiving has go to be the worst! Turkey, rolls, and mashed potatoes should be fine. If there are carrots that aren't cooked in brown sugar or green beans that aren't made as a casserole you might be able to have some of those too. I would stay away from anything that might have too much "spice" so steer clear of the pumpkin pie and stuffing. Maybe take a slice of pumpkin pie home with you to eat when you're feeling better?
Also overly fatty things can also cause GI distress
Fatty things are my biggest worry. Thanks for chiming in here, I knew you'd know!VintageFeline wrote: »Are you sure it was food poisoning? Because what you describe sounds like the norovirus. Which is hell on earth but only 24 hours for the worst of it and by Thanksgiving you should be all good to eat whatever again.
I was suspecting salmonella based on what I ate that day, but it could be norovirus. My mom got sick the day before I did with the same symptoms (in an entirely different city, eating something else... is sympathy food poisoning a thing?), and she's still feeling kinda yucky, so I'm a little worried it won't clear up by tomorrow. Going to be optimistic though, because not having pie on Thanksgiving is sad.chocolate_owl wrote: »OMG everything is SO FATTENI...Just kidding.
I'm getting over food poisoning. I spent Monday morning exploding from both ends and have existed on Saltines and oatmeal for the past 48 hours. Thanksgiving will be a 25-person potluck at my relative's house. I really, really, really want to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with my family. I want to partake of the food AND not have to leave early because I feel like crap. So far on my safe list: turkey, rolls, and maybe mashed potatoes if they're not loaded with butter and cream. What other standard Thanksgiving fare might be "safe," and are there things I just shouldn't eat?
I haven't had food poisoning since I was 18 and I rarely have digestion issues, so while I feel like this is probably a common sense question, it's not familiar territory for me. And I really wish I could eat all the things!!
Many GI issues resolve within 24 to 48 hours and honestly it wouldn't surprise me if you feel a hell of a lot better by tomorrow.
Fingers crossed for this to happen!4 -
So three things OP:
1. I hope you feel better soon, stomach issues, whether from food poisoning, a virus, or anything else are the worst!
2. In addition to the "safe" foods you've identified already, can you make yourself a plate of leftovers to be enjoyed a day or two later when you are definitely feeling up to enjoying all your favorites?
3. Can you plan a "Friendsgiving" meal in a week or so with a few close friends since you may not get to enjoy the food as much on the actual day? Maybe take that opportunity to try different type of recipes than each of you normally eat with your families, or make it about everyone's family favorites.
Good Luck!
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WinoGelato wrote: »So three things OP:
1. I hope you feel better soon, stomach issues, whether from food poisoning, a virus, or anything else are the worst!
2. In addition to the "safe" foods you've identified already, can you make yourself a plate of leftovers to be enjoyed a day or two later when you are definitely feeling up to enjoying all your favorites?
3. Can you plan a "Friendsgiving" meal in a week or so with a few close friends since you may not get to enjoy the food as much on the actual day? Maybe take that opportunity to try different type of recipes than each of you normally eat with your families, or make it about everyone's family favorites.
Good Luck!
1. Thank you
2. I'm going out of town on Friday, so a whole plate of leftovers isn't a great option. I'll freeze some pie, though.
3. I've got a lot of holiday parties on my calendar already, and I don't really need to do the event over. Most of this food will come around again at Christmas. It's definitely not my last opportunity ever to have stuffing! It's a bummer to miss out when everyone else is talking about how great it is, but as long as I'm there with my family all is good.0 -
If it were me I'd plan to eat bland plain foods and eat small portions.0
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Pretend you're British for the day. We don't have Thanksgiving
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Maybe applesauce if there is any, rice/pilaf. But yeah, stick with bland.0
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butternut squash, sweet potato, maybe the pumpkin pie without crust. Its the other ingredients you have to worry about.0
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This could just be me, but impersonally would avoid turkey if my stomach was on the mend. Even when not sick, I have to eat turkey in very small amounts because it actually makes me sick. I usually eat a small portion of dark meat/part of a leg and that's it.0
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