tips for when you’re sick but don’t want to eat

When I had dengue the first time, it was impossible to eat. I was too weak to cook but even when it was brought to me, food just felt gross in my mouth. Even my favorite foods. Having to chew and swallow was just horrible. But I knew I needed to eat. So I got some baby food. No need to chew and it doesn’t have to stay in the mouth long, just swallow it down.

But fast forward years later, now I use high quality protein/vitamin shakes. Like Garden of Life Raw Meal. It’s packed with protein, vitamins and even probiotics. It comes in lots of flavors, vanilla is my favorite mixed with a little almond milk and water. They use to have more carbs than now but they have a lot of protein. These are easy to get down when you’re sick. Another good tasting one is Vega One: All in One shake, french vanilla.

You can’t go without eating, it puts too much pressure on your liver and adrenals, bad idea when you’re sick and already run down. If you have some Raw Meal powder and a blender shaker bottle, you’re only two minutes away from a meal.

I can’t do only plant protein, I need some meat, so I sometimes mix in some collagen beef protein powder, too. I like Great Lakes brand.

Lots of cans of Raw Meal, beef collagen and some protein bars made from nuts and seeds are also good for prep foods for storage.