Comfort Food Ideas: What to Have When You Are Not Feeling Well
When you’re not feeling well, it’s likely that you don’t want to eat or drink the same foods that you usually enjoy. Whether you have a seasonal cold, an upset stomach, are recovering from minor surgery or have another type of health problem, chances are that what you’ll find appealing are comfort foods and beverages rather than your usual favorites. Here are a few suggestions for comfort foods and drinks to have the next time you are not feeling well.
Comfort Food Suggestions
When you’re not feeling well, the foods that you usually eat are likely to seem less than appealing. However, it’s important to get proper nourishment to keep up your strength and make it possible for your body to heal.
A few examples of comfort food items that you may want to try when your appetite has been affected by illness include:
- Apples
- Bananas
- Beef Broth
- Beef Stew
- Brown Rice
- Cold Cereal
- Cottage Cheese
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Cream of Wheat
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- Grits
- Mashed Potatoes
- Navy Bean Soup
- Oatmeal
- Popcorn
- Saltine Crackers
- Split Pea Soup
- Tapioca Pudding
- Toast with Butter
- Tomato Soup
- Vanilla Pudding
- Vegetable Soup
- Wheat Crackers (Triscuits, Wheat Thins, etc.)
- White Rice with Butter
- Yogurt
Comfort Beverage Suggestions
Staying hydrated is important all the time; this basic fact is certainly no less true when you are not feeling well. When you are sick, it is more important than ever to take steps to make sure that you are drinking plenty of liquids. Choose beverage options that are soothing and comforting while providing you with the hydration you need for your body to fight off the illness you are experiencing at peak capacity.
A few examples of beverages that you may find appealing when you are not feeling healthy include:
- Apple Juice
- Club Soda
- Gatorade
- Ginger Ale
- Hot Tea (plain or with milk and sugar)
- Hot Cocoa
- Lemon Lime Soda (like Sprite or 7Up)
- Power Ade
- Warm Milk
- Water
Other Comfort Food Suggestions
These are just a few of the many comfort food and beverage ideas that may help you start to feel better when you are experiencing symptoms of being “under the weather”. There are plenty of additional options available, and preferences may vary based on individual tastes and the health condition you are experiencing. What other comfort food and drink suggestions do you have that you would like to share? Please post your tips and ideas in the comments section below.
