Ugh. Being sick is for the birds, I tell ya. Yesterday I had to leave work after a half day because I was feeling so gross! I thought for sure after taking a night off from cooking and sleeping as much as possible I’d be up and running like normal, but it just wasn’t so. I think the worst feeling in the entire world is being sick and hungry and not wanting to eat anything, so yesterday on the way home I made a 2-minute stop at the store to pick up some of the usual sick foods:
I hate the way Emergen-C tastes, but I can notice a difference if I take it consistently. The raspberry and orange flavors are probably the least disgusting. I also got some soup:
If I felt like cooking at all I would have made my own, but it was all I could do to make a little bit of (unpictured) mac and cheese later on in the day. Making soup is too complicated when you’re sick!
I’ll tell you what’s NOT too complicated: eating ice cream. I didn’t double-dip in the container because of the germs, but you can bet I wanted to! I never thought I’d be such a vanilla lover, but I have to say it’s the only thing I’ve been craving in ice cream lately. Weird.
I rounded the selection off with some more Vitamin C stuff since the actual produce at Target was a little sketchy yesterday. Throw in a long nap, a movie on the couch with Nate, and going to bed at 9 o’clock, and I think I might be feeling better today. Fingers crossed!
What are your go-to sick foods? I also like to have a little Sprite or 7-Up on my sick days, but wasn’t about to roam the store looking for it yesterday!
Sam says
I never ever want to drink water when I’m sick, so I tend to open many diet coke cans and drink about 1/3 until it gets too warm. I’m terribly wasteful when I’m sick.
Food-wise, pasta with a little butter and salt. (I use the Ronzoni smart taste so at least it’s got some nutrition). And slurpees.
jqlee says
I’m sick too 🙁 Seems like everyone is getting it these days…
I’ve been eating my normal things…I try not to justify eating junky/comfort foods just cuz I’m sick. I really like to make homemade soup though – it makes the world of difference in taste.
I really really like ginger ale too, specifically sipped through a straw. Haha.
Jenn {Cookies Cupcakes Cardio} says
Have you tried EmergenC’s Pink Lemonade flavour? That is my favourite…tastes like juice.
Mary says
Looks like you have a good start to feeling better. My go to foods are drinking propel water and having some toast, lightly buttered with a little peanut butter on it.
Ellie says
Hey Heather! My go-to sick foods are usually some SPICY and warm Korean soups. They’re usually full of flavor and loaded with nutritious fermented beans, spices, etc. And Lots of fruit and homemade juice. 😀
Lauren from Lauren's Latest says
Being sick is the worst! Get better soon!
Michelle (Housewife in the Raw) says
My go-to remedy is lots of sleep! I hope you can get some rest. Take it easy and let your body focus on fighting off the germs that have taken you hostage. Sending prayers!
lenniejane555 says
Ginger Ale! I always have to have ginger ale when I’m sick, no matter what kind of illness.
Dorry says
Hope you are feeling better soon! I love soup, tea and smoothies when I’m sick. I recently bought the Acai Berry Emergen-C and it’s not too bad! Rest up. 🙂
Natalia - a side of simple says
I hope you feel better, Heather! I’m sorry you’re sick 🙁 Being sick was/is the only time we have Ginger Ale in my house. My siblings and I always know somethings up with someone else if there’s a bottle in the fridge! Whether or not we keep our hands off for that “sick sibling” is another story…
Jessica @ How Sweet says
Ice cream for sure! I can always eat ice cream.
KeepItSweet says
Being sick is no fun and I feel like I am on the verge right now:-( Hope you are feeling better soon!
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says
hope you’re feeling better soon 🙁 my go to food is toast or homemade chicken noodle soup
Krystina (Basil & Wine) says
My sick foods are wild cherry pepsi, mashed potatoes and rice with butter and peas.
One of the only times I deem soda drinking acceptable is when I’m sick.
Salah says
Feel Better scissor!!! Have you been to the doctor?
Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says
Hope you feel better!!! That type of sick is no fun. 🙁
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
Lots and lots of tea! And dry toast.
Kelly says
I know you are going to gag but I love oatmeal (I know you are not a fan) and applesauce. Pretty much I could eat those 2 foods and be completely content when I am sick. My husband makes fun of me.
Diandra says
My go-to sick food is pizza. But that’s my go-to food every time I am too busy to cook.
(I think I haven’t been too sick to cook in ages. The thought of the BF wrecking havoc on my kitchen pushes me out of bed even with a 40°C fever and headache.)
Val @ BalancingVal.com says
How funny!
I’m not doing so well either (bad double ear infection) and I just posted a pic of my sick food and it included that exact flavor of emergenC!
Feel better, Heather . . . 🙂
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Aww, I was feeling sick this week too! It is NO fun. I hope you feel better soon!
Amy @ Second City Randomness says
Sprite and saltines! My grandma swore by it back in the day…
My boss swears by ice cream. LOTS of it. Breyers is also his favorite. 😉
offeringmyownconfusion says
When I am sick, I’m all about ice cream and carbs in general. Sometimes just bread and butter makes me feel all that much better.
Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says
Soup and ice cream cures everything 😉
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says
My husband’s sick this week so we’re fully stocked with Emergen-C, vitamin D, throat losenges, Excedrin, Sudafed, and lots of soup.
Feel better!
esther says
I always have sprite, or some similar lemon-lime soda pop. Its my miracle food. I’m a big fan of rice krispies, jello, soup, and crackers. I hope you feel better soon!