What to feed my sick ladies at home?
I had the flu all week and now I'm finally recovering but unfortunately both my wife and daughter seemed to have caught what I had. =(
Neither of them have been able to stomach anything more than a few slices of fruit today. I'm wondering what are a few good, nutritious, and light meals I can prepare tonight and over the weekend as they recover.
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16 Comments:
Soup. Soup, soup, soup.
lemons at 2:35PM on 09/18/09
chicken noodle soup and saltines
goodcooker at 2:35PM on 09/18/09
Rice porridge
Matzo Ball Soup
Beef Consomme
AnnieNT at 2:43PM on 09/18/09
Simple soups- chicken and rice, chicken and noodles, beef consomme, soup and more soup.
And get new toothbrushes, wipe off door, faucet, cabinet handles, etc.
Hope you're all feeling better soon.
CJ McD at 2:51PM on 09/18/09
Chicken soup. But definitely not from a can! Real fresh, homemade chicken stock has beneficial anti-inflammatory properties that actually help bring down swelling of respiratory passageways and the fats sooth sore throats.
http://archives.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/diet.fitness/10/17/chicken.soup.reut/
It's really simple and can be done relatively quickly. I usually use chicken legs because the meat is easy to harvest and they cook faster than other parts of the chicken.
yayfood at 3:12PM on 09/18/09
The old BRAT diet for the first few days -- bananas, rice, applesauce, dry toast. Ginger ale made with real ginger is a tummy soother as well. Then I concur with light soups and saltines.
zucchini at 3:14PM on 09/18/09
Thanks everyone! I'll make a big batch of soup tonight.
Any ideas for a cold dish?
It's pretty hot outside and I know they're both sweating already from fever.
AyeEat at 5:20PM on 09/18/09
What about a nice cold fruit smoothie for breakfast? Frozen fruit blended into fruit juice is pretty easy on the stomach and packed with vitamins. Not to mention cold and refreshing! Add in a little yogurt or cottage cheese if they're up for dairy.
thinkingincrayons at 9:13PM on 09/18/09
If they can't stomach any food, I'd simply make them a ton of freshly squeezed orange juice. They'll need the Vitamin C to fight their flu.
PumpkinBear at 11:08PM on 09/18/09
Thanks for the suggestions thinkingincrayons and pumpkinbear, I do have oranges at home that I can squeeze.
Also I have bananas, strawberries, and kiwis which I think would make a nice smoothie with some OJ.
I think we'll make it
AyeEat at 12:27AM on 09/19/09
@ AyeEat - I think smoothies are a great idea. I like using frozen banana chunks instead of ice to make them thick and cold.
gingercookiewithlime at 12:36PM on 09/19/09
chicken soup. homemade. I just absolutely nipped a cold in the bud with lots of Vitamin D and homemade soup (added a little minced celery, onions and carrots, cabbage and grated ginger to the broth, added ramen noodles without the seasoning packet. Only took about 7 minutes to make the soup)
lemonfair at 12:57PM on 09/19/09
old fashioned baked egg custard or tapioca.
cybercita at 1:59PM on 09/19/09
I always make ginger tea for myself and husband when we're sick. Slice up about 2" of ginger (no need to peel) and add to about 3-4 cups of water. Boil for about 15-20 minutes until the water is golden. Add fresh lemon juice and honey. It really helps you breathe easier and gives you some energy. I know it's not cold, but I also make carrot/lemon/ginger soup - somehow the onions, ginger, lemon and carrot are like a superdrug to snap you out of your cold - works every time!
libraloves at 7:52PM on 09/19/09
chicken broth with egg drop and pastina, yogurt (good bacteria for their tummies, to get rid of all those germs), ginger ale, tea with honey, a souffled omelet...light and tasty...they'll feel better in a few days!
julie527 at 10:53PM on 09/20/09
Tea and toast. Sounds good to me even when I'm not sick.
Kerosena at 4:01PM on 09/21/09