Smiling Lotus Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I've decided to do 2 back to back rounds of the Whole 30, so I am around day 50. In the past couple of days I have come down with what feels like a stomach bug. I have some nausea and some diarrhea, just not feeling well at all. I am sure there could be a plethora of causes, maybe it's not a bug even, etc. but my question is this: What should I eat when I don't feel well? Previously I would rely on saltines or dry toast and ginger ale, in addition to some lovely homeopathic medicines, etc. I like to start with food as medicine, so obviously my previous choices were junk, so what now?! I really feel stumped. I have made ginger tea and had ginger essential oil in my water, but what can I actually put in my belly to be able to sustain myself but not bog me down? I am taking things much easier with extra sleep and hardly any activity, and since things go in waves with this particular strain of bug I have managed to work a little, but I really would like to figure out something good to eat now because the typical food I have been trying to eat feels too heavy and salads just don't feel right now either. Thoughts??? I debate mustering up energy to make a chicken noodle soup sans noodles...hmmm.... Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sknapp Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 When I've had stomach bugs on Whole 30 (now on my 2nd one), I've microwaved a sweet potato. Kind of helps in the same way that saltines used to help, especially when I don't feel like I can stomach meat or salads. Hope you feel better soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Bone broth, for sure. Packs in a lot of nutrients with minimal digestion ;0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Chicken soup for sure! Old wives know what they're talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiling Lotus Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 Thanks, all! I haven't tried the sweet potato yet but right after I posted this I grabbed groceries and whupped up a very minimalistic chicken soup and it does feel much easier to digest. Thanks so much for your thoughts! <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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