There are just certain types of foods that will make you feel better when you have the flu. This includes a warm bowl of soup and more. With that said, here are the best food and drink recipes for when you have the flu.
20. Spinach Rice
I prefer pairing this Greek-inspired rice dish with steaks and mushrooms. It serves as a sophisticated side and can easily be made in larger quantities for entertaining guests.
19. Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken noodle soup often evokes nostalgic childhood memories. In my home, we love a modernized version that adds a healthy spin. It’s particularly cherished after spending time outdoors on a brisk day, as it wonderfully warms us up.
18. Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal
Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal: a delightful, prepare-ahead breakfast ideal for chilly winter mornings.
I’m eager to share this cranberry orange baked oatmeal recipe with you, hoping you’re still in the mood for cranberry-orange flavors.
Our holiday dinners are always well-planned and executed, but breakfasts were a different story. My mom often opted for a simple breakfast casserole, baked for ease and convenience. This meant more time to relax with a coffee and savor the morning. Coffee always comes first, then work.
While I love eggs for breakfast, special occasions call for something more vibrant. There’s nothing like the aroma of spices from the kitchen first thing in the morning.
And honestly, why reserve such a delightful breakfast for special days only? It’s so easy to prepare.
This baked oatmeal is straightforward to make and can be prepped the night before. Just cover your dish and refrigerate it overnight. Serve it with some syrup and a cup of coffee to complete a leisurely morning!
17. Egg and Avocado Salad on Toast
We often invest a lot of thought into dinner preparations, much more than breakfast or lunch, even though it’s just another meal. However, sometimes this overthinking isn’t necessary. When you’re in such a situation, opt for this enhanced egg and avocado salad. Load it onto robust toast for a nourishing meal that’s quick to assemble yet feels deeply gratifying. There’s something about eating with your hands that adds to the enjoyment.
16. Strawberry Smoothie
On a day when you’re not feeling well and want something uncomplicated? Just grab some frozen fruit, yogurt, honey, and your choice of milk or a milk alternative. You can also add a dash of vanilla for extra flavor if desired.
15. Easy Bone Broth Recipe | Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, or Stovetop
Discover how to whip up a simple and nutritious Bone Broth Recipe that’s both tasty and effortless. You can prepare it in an Instant Pot, a slow cooker, or on the stovetop.
Bone Broth is gaining popularity again, and this recipe is probably the most straightforward method to prepare it. It’s renowned for its health benefits and is incredibly easy to make using an Instant Pot, slow cooker, or stovetop.
You have the flexibility to create different types of bone broths, also known as stocks, like chicken or beef broth.
The process involves using leftover bones from your meals, which helps minimize waste. These stocks are versatile and can be used in various recipes, including soups, sauces, gravies, or even consumed on their own for their taste and health benefits.
Bone broth, as the name suggests, is made from animal bones, which can be from chicken, pork, or beef. Once prepared, it’s often a key ingredient in many dishes due to its flavor and health properties.
I never realized the numerous benefits of homemade bone broth until I started making it myself. Incorporating this bone broth into your diet can boost your health without requiring major lifestyle changes.
14. Instant Pot Ace Blender Spiced Turmeric Latte
Get all the great benefits of turmeric in a delicious Spiced Turmeric Latte! It can be served hot or iced and is made easily in an Instant Pot Blender!
13. Homemade Kimchi
A 20 minute drive every week to pick up raw milk from a local dairy, a one hour trek north to an Amish community to buy raw honey by the gallon, and homemade raw butter, frequent trips to the farmer’s market…
12. Fermented Carrots Recipe
Incorporating fermented vegetables into your meals is a fantastic idea. They’re prepped in advance, making them a convenient choice to serve directly from the fridge.
This means one less side dish to prepare during mealtime. It’s common to find various vegetables undergoing fermentation in our kitchen.
While fermentation might seem complex, it’s actually quite straightforward: salt + liquid + time equals a crunchy, nutrient-rich, probiotic-packed superfood.
Yes, there are more intricate methods with specialized equipment and starter cultures, but the fundamental process is simple.
The method involves creating a salt brine to cover the vegetables. Then, with a bit of time, natural fermentation takes place.
You can ferment almost any vegetable.
Our go-to is this fermented carrot recipe.
Incorporating Fermented Vegetables into your kitchen routine is quite manageable. As you become more familiar with the fermentation process, you can experiment with various flavors and mixtures.
Imagine cucumbers with peppercorns, garlic, and dill, or a combination my sister adores: carrots, cabbage, and ginger.
The options are as limitless as your creativity.
Salt plays a crucial role in this process. It inhibits harmful bacteria, allowing beneficial bacteria, particularly Lactobacillus found on fresh vegetables, to thrive and multiply in a saltwater environment without interference from harmful bacteria.
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I love my morning coffee, but sometimes I like to switch things up to this collagen-filled Bone Broth Turmeric Latte. When creating your own bone broth recipes the possibilities are endless! Bone broth doesn’t have to just be for winter soups or heavy comfort foods – you can enjoy bone broth year round.
10. Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
If you’ve ever made your own broth, you know that it tastes infinitely better than what you pour from a can or box. Whenever I roast a chicken, I always make broth from the leftover bones (and sometimes I cook chicken on the bone, as in this White Chicken Chili).
9. How to make Fermented Cauliflower Pickles
Who doesn’t love pickles? Especially when you can make something besides cucumber pickles & when you can make them fermented to get all those wonderful probiotics! Learn more about Leaky Gut & why probiotics are so important here!
8. Fermented Pickled Okra
Okra has so many health benefits from controlling blood sugar, reducing cholesterol, preventing constipation, preventing & controlling asthma, reduces sore throats to boosting the immune system & many more.
7. Pine Needle Tea
This is an easy foraging recipe for the nourishing and vitamin C-packed pine needle tea.
6. Lemon Ginger Shot
This easy lemon ginger shot is made with fresh ginger and lemons. Add a little cayenne pepper for a wellness shot with an extra kick! See also Lemon Ginger Tea Recipes.
5. Fermented Jalapeños (a super simple gut boosting recipe)
This recipe for fermented jalapeño peppers is not only packed with slightly spicy flavor, but it is also loaded the added gut health benefits.
4. Turmeric Egg Muffins – Comfort Food Sick Day Recipe
Need a healthy and quick breakfast option? These Healthy Egg Muffins will do they trick!
3. Homemade Bone Broth Recipe
Restorative, nourishing, and filled with age-defying collagen, Homemade Bone Broth seems to be everywhere these days. Easy and versatile, Learn How to Make Bone Broth with my easy-to-follow instructions, tips, and answers to all your bone broth frequently asked questions.
2. The BEST Soup for a Cold: Healing Soba Noodle Soup Recipe
I feel like I should be offering up something pink, red, and/or heart-shaped today, as it’s the day before V-Day and all. But then again, nothing says love like a little healing, nourishing, comforting, magical soup – am I right? Especially if your loved one has one of many nasty bugs that seem to be going around this winter.
1. How To Make Instant Pot Bone Broth for Sick Day
This Instant Pot Bone Broth Recipe is not only delectable but also rich in natural collagen and nutrients, and incredibly simple to prepare. Utilizing a combination of chicken and beef bones, this easy-to-follow homemade Instant Pot Bone Broth recipe allows you to reap the remarkable health benefits of traditional bone broth in much less time.
20 Sick Day Recipes - If You Have a Flu
Feel better with these 20 sick day recipes. Comfort foods and soothing drinks perfect for flu recovery!
Ingredients
- Easy Bone Broth Recipe
- Instant Pot Ace Blender Spiced Turmeric Latte
- Homemade Kimchi
- Fermented Carrots Recipe
- Bone Broth Turmeric Latte
Instructions
- Choose any Sick Day Recipes from the post that you like
- Click on the link below the photo to get the full recipes and instructions.
- Try the best Sick Day Recipes and share your photo under my pin on Pinterest!
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