FOODS FOR A DICKY TUMMY/OVERINDULGENCE

There's a lot of gastric 'flu going the rounds and a kind of dyspepsia/upset stomachs after overindulgence in festive treats.  

According to the NHS, common symptoms are:

• feeling sick to the stomach
• stomach cramps
• tummy pain
• lack of energy & weakness
• low or no appetite
• fever

and in worst cases:

• vomiting
• diarrhoea

The most important treatment is to drink plenty of liquids but also:

• don't eat until you feel up to it and stick to small non-fatty meals
• bland foods like toast, crackers, rice & bananas are good choices
• avoid alcohol, caffeine, fizzy drinks & spicy and fatty foods
• if things haven't improved within 3 days, see your doctor

Here are a few popular 67goingon50 dishes for easing gastric discomfort:

Restoring Health After Illness: Wonder Cure Savoury Custard
'One of the biggest problems with 'flu is that the appetite dies but one needs to eat to get better..." 

Smoothie for Over-indulgence:
This smoothie is perfect for tummy discomfort.  The ginger helps the stomach settle and enhances the smoothie's natural sweetness.  It tastes really, really good, is soothing and is refreshingly cold.  

Throat-soothing Fruit Smoothie:  dairy-free option

It is cold and thick, almost like a milkshake, but made orange juice not milk.  Depending on how much liquid you prefer, it can be treated like ice cream -- a godsend when you've a fever -- or as a refreshing drink.

Big Beef Soup for invalids: easily digested, wallet-friendly, healthy, slow cooker.

A cut above tinned.

One-pot Rice & Chicken: When you're ready for more than soup/smoothies/ savoury custards, this low-fat, easily digested, easy-peasy dish is perfect if you're still feeling the effects of a bug.  

Big Beef Soup for invalids: easily digested, wallet-friendly, healthy, slow cooker.

A cut above tinned.

Copyright: These recipes have been  developed by B M Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the author's written permission.