When you are sick, eating is the last thing on your mind. But as soon as you start to feel better again, your appetite returns with a vengeance. If only we could skip that ‘sick’ phase and get
straight back to the business of eating well again! If you are someone who struggles to get your appetite back after a cold or flu, read on for some helpful home remedies that will boost your appetite and help you recover faster from illness.
Eat More to Feel Better
When you are sick, you tend to cut back on your food intake. This may help you feel less bloated and fewer digestive issues, but it can also cause you to lose weight and become weaker. If you’re like most people and eat less when you’re sick, you probably notice that the next time you get a cold, you don’t recover as quickly. This is because your body was undernourished and weakened the last time around, so it takes longer to get better. If you want to feel better faster, eat more when you’re sick. This doesn’t mean to overeat, which is also bad for you, but don’t deprive yourself of the nutrients you need.
Ginger and Honey
Ginger is a powerful natural anti-inflammatory that can help ease a sore throat and fever. It also calms digestive issues like nausea and diarrhea. Ginger can be used in many different ways to help you feel better when you’re sick. You can add it to your tea or warm water, or even drink a ginger ale. The easiest and tastiest way to consume ginger is to make yourself a ginger honey tea. Ginger has a very strong flavor, so you don’t need much to be effective. Add 1-2 teaspoons of finely chopped ginger to a cup of hot water, and then add a spoonful of honey. Ginger is a natural anti-nausea remedy, so it’s best to drink this tea when you feel nauseous.
Light and Easy Meals
When you’re sick, you should go for lighter and easier to digest foods. Avoid heavy, high-fat foods like fatty meats, pastas, and breads. Instead, opt for lighter and easier to digest foods like soups, salads, and steamed veggies. You can also eat less spicy foods since spicy foods can irritate an already inflamed digestive system. Even if you feel like eating a hearty meal, try to go for lighter options. This will boost your appeasement and help you recover faster.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken noodle soup has long been used as a home remedy to soothe our ailments. If you are recovering from a cold or flu, you can use this as a meal to help you feel better. You want to make sure that the chicken you use is low-sodium. You can also replace the noodles with whole-wheat noodles. When you are sick, you are more likely to develop an iron deficiency due to frequent coughing and the fact that you lose more iron when you’re sick because you have more blood circulating in your body. Chicken noodle soup includes a lot of iron-containing ingredients such as the chicken, vegetables, and noodles. It also contains natural salt and fluids that can help you rehydrate better.
Baked goods with Whole Grains and Fruit
When you are recovering from a cold or flu, you want to avoid sweets as much as possible. Sugary foods and baked goods can give you an energy spike followed by a crash. This will leave you feeling worse instead of better. Instead, go for baked goods that are made with whole grains and fruit. Whole grains contain lots of fiber and vitamins and minerals, but they are gluten-free, which is important if you are sensitive to gluten. Baked goods made with whole grains and fruits are low in sugar and high in fiber and vitamins and minerals, which are important for recovery. They also release energy more slowly, which is helpful if you are feeling weak and tired.
Fruity, Light Smoothie with Fresh Greens
When you are sick, the last thing you want to do is drink a lot of liquids. But you need to rehydrate yourself since you are losing fluids due to coughing and sneezing. A good way to go about this is to make yourself a fruity, light smoothie with fresh greens. Add in as many fruits and vegetables that you want, as long as there is no citrus fruits. These can irritate your throat. In this smoothie, you want to go for low-sugar fruits, such as berries and watermelon, and add in some fresh greens like spinach or kale.
Conclusion
It is a common misconception that when you are sick, you have to eat bland and boring food. This is not the case at all, in fact, you can eat foods that are more flavorful and spicier than normal. The only difference is that you should avoid foods that are hard to digest, such as fatty meats and heavy pastas. There are many different home remedies you can use to help boost your appetite and feel better faster when you are sick. Next time you are sick, try one of these remedies and see how better you feel.
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