What is good to eat when you have no appetite?

I am super sick right now and haven’t eaten much in a few days. It’s getting to the point where I am gonna need to force myself to eat something to keep my strength up but everything just sounds terrible to me right now. I have been subsisting mostly on small glasses of milk and the occasional packet of instant oatmeal.

Any suggestions on things to eat that go down easy and has nutritional value? Flavor is pretty far down on my list of requirements right now and I’m finding myself exhausted after chewing a few bites. Any serious suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Ten_Pound_Dump,

Hot buttered toast!

DeadlineX,

To add to this: cinnamon toast. Butter some bread, smear cinnamon sugar on it and microwave for thirty seconds. With bread goes down easy, and cinnamon toast is definitely the best way I came up with to get some carbs.

Coreidan,

Microwave?!

Bruh get a toaster lol

DeadlineX, (edited )

My issue was with my swallowing. So actual toast was too crunchy to reliably get down. When the butter melted in the microwave, it sort of “set” into the bread. So it was super soggy and easily “dissolved” in my throat. So I personally couldn’t really eat “solid” foods. Microwaved cinnamon toast was the best way I found to get carbs.

Edit: could to couldnt

schmidtster, (edited )

Just toast it less? Even a minute will ehat it enough to melt butter but not very crisp.

DeadlineX,

Yeah, I tried it toasted. I dealt with this for over two months. I tried just about everything. I know everyone is coming from a good place with these suggestions. I’m trying not to come across unpleasant, but it feels like it has the same energy as asking a depressed person if they’d tried being happy before.

I promise, I tried it. I put effort into putting food into my body that wouldn’t get caught in my throat and make me feel like I was going to choke and die. At one point I had 7 appointments with 6 different doctors in a two and a half week span. I really genuinely put effort into finding something I could eat. Soylent and mashed potatoes and soggy bread got me through it. I got sick of people telling me how much weight I’d lost like I didn’t own a mirror. I got sick of people telling me I’m just not cooking things right.

I went through something I think is similar to op, and I offered my suggestions. I’m not saying this is what op or anyone needs to do.

I’m just saying this is what helped me when I couldn’t eat, give it a shot if you want.

schmidtster, (edited )

If it’s crispy you’re just toasting it too much, sorry. It’s not toasted, it’s warmed by a toaster,

VaultBoyNewVegas,

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    schmidtster, (edited )

    I am trying to understand, why are they saying toast when it’s not toasted? If it’s crispy enough to be called toast, turn it down some more.

    I’ve never had a toaster that couldn’t put out warm not crispy bread. So yeah it’s confusing that someone would need to use a microwave for what a toaster is designed for.

    assplode,

    One of my favorites when I'm sick!

    Also great to spread some jam on there too

    FReddit, (edited )

    Ive had diabetic ketoacidosis a few times. Once it starts coming on you can’t eat Anything. For a couple days or more.

    Then the treatment is ice chips and IV insulin for a few days.

    Coming out of it, your stomach is the size of a walnut and the thought of eating makes you want to make you puke.

    My roads back to eating:

    Broth from ramen cups. Liquid meal replacements. If you have a soy allergy, take a close look at the ingredients. Miso broth.

    Drinkable yogurt.

    Bland pasta with just olive oil.

    Granola bars.

    My experience is that I eventually get hungry again.

    Best of luck dealing with your situation.

    Edit: per others, chicken soup (I can get the broth down) and Pedialyte or Gatorlyte. Getting dehydrated does not help.

    MightyWeaksauce,
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    Really appreciate this comment, thank you!

    JerichoVardez,

    Soup, yogurt or blending a bunch of vegetables/fruit into a smoothie. Tastes awful but it’s easy to down and will keep you alive.

    Son_of_dad,

    I hate vegetables. Hate em. At meals I eat only protein and carbs. The only way I get vegetables is by making veggie smoothies and chugging them. Not bad in the morning with fruit and veggies

    dingus182,
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    Maybe chewing some ice.

    shinigamiookamiryuu,

    I thought ice was for when you have too much of an appetite and want to feel like you’re fulfilling it.

    BeatTakeshi, (edited )
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    Bananas. Easy to eat, nutritious, and even helping if you happen to have digestive issues. Very stable food, it’s my go to when nothing else goes.

    Another great option is diluting a stock cube (or half) in hot water and drinks it as a soup. Nutrients, vitamins and minerals! Very good for rehydration

    Godric,

    Toast, banana, sunflower seeds. Those are my too sick to eat go-tos.

    Doorbook,

    Chicken soup. Easy to make, can add rice and it is super healthy.

    Ingredients: One onion, and you don’t need to cut it to small pieces. One carrot One or two celery stick Whole raw or roasted chicken.

    Through everything on big pot, cover with water, lower the heat when start bubbling.

    Let it simmer for 40 to 60 minutes.

    Add rice or potatoes or any other vegetables you like.

    Can freeze really well for months.

    marzhall, (edited )

    Toast with cinnamon, sugar and butter on top. Pro tip: put the butter, sugar and cinnamon on before you toast it - then it melts into the bread. This was my go-to growing up for being sick and having trouble eating. Feel better soon!

    ZombiFrancis,

    Fresh fruit tend to be what I can consume without an appetite or even while nauseous. Melons and berries usually, but sparingly if I haven’t had much else of substance.

    lietuva,

    its very easy to dehydrate when youre sick, especially if you have diarrhea. Basically your body trying to flush out whatever is irritating you. Most electrolyte packs from pharmacy have glucose added. Glucose is very easily digested and provides energy source when your DI is not working. Also most doctors recommend to drink coke, since its full of sugar and has acidic pH which is bad for viruses. toasted bread also works, easily digestible and doesnt iritate

    okaydude997, (edited )

    Make one of those weight gainers shakes, with oatmeal, bananas, nuts, flaxseed, protein powder, berries (also toss in spinach, you can barely taste it). And just down it quickly.

    You’ll need a decent blender though.

    Copythis,

    I like otter pops when I have a sore throat!

    pewgar_seemsimandroid,

    i have no idea but try wafer rolls

    mrcleanup,

    Get some liquid IV powder. It is full of electrolytes and minerals and easy on your stomach. The last time I was in your shoes I did it for two days straight and it kept me going even at work. With that or get some Pedialyte, is not as good in my opinion, but will do similar things for you.

    felixthecat,

    Chicken noodle soup

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