What To Eat

[jennyj]

The last few days I have not been very hungry. I don't know if it is stress or the heat or what. What is something light to eat when you don't feel like eating. I do take a vitamin every morning.

[StrongerToday]

Have a smoothie! Throw in your favorite fruits (lots of vitamins) and add a splash of your favorite milk (soy, almond, whatever) for some protein and calcium. Add some ice to make it cold and thicker. It's easy on the tummy and good for you!

[AndreaB]

That's what I was going to suggest. Fruit tends to be easier on the tummy and smoothies are great.

Also avocados with something. I don't know what your diet restrictions are. Cottage cheese if you can eat that. Canned salmon maybe. Those aren't as light but maybe you could tolerate them. If you feel like vegetable salad that would be good too with some eggs or meat thrown in.

[jerseyangel]

A baked (or microwaved) sweet potato with a little butter and cinnamon--easy on the stomach and yummy

[ravenwoodglass]

I make a quiona salad with cukes, tomatoes, onions and chi chi beans then pour a gluten-free Italian dressing or a mix of rice vinager seaseme oil and a bit of apple juice and fresh basil. It's light and a complete meal and will keep in the fridge for a couple days. I could literally go days without eating and don't remember the last time I felt hungry and a 1/4 cup of this every couple hours helps to keep blood sugar in line.

[tammy]

I love the idea of a sweet potato with butter and cinnamon for breakfast! Also, try cream of rice cereal, Kasha (buckwheat groats), or even rice cakes with a little nut butter!

[queenofhearts]

Gazpacho-- check out the veggie smoothie thread in Recipes. I tend to lose my appetite too if it's very hot & humid, & ice-cold gazpacho hits the spot like nothing else.

Leah