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Flare Day Food Finds: Chronic Illness Edition
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items A small collection of things I like to keep on hand for the days when eating feels harder than it should. For flare days, nausea, food aversion, low energy, or just needing something simple that still feels supportive.
Nothing fancy. Just easy, gentl...
Honestly some days chronic illness just wins and cooking is not happening. Whether it is nausea, fatigue, a flare or just a low appetite day, this is my go-to when my body still needs something warm and nourishing but cannot manage much more than tha...
Some days chronic illness makes eating feel like a chore: Millie's Sipping Broth
Honest disclaimer, straight out of the packet it is not winning any taste awards. But warm with a squeeze of lemon it is actually completely bearable. Almost like a savory lemon water.
I drink it every morning as part of my POTS and chronic illness ...
TRIORAL - Life Changing for POTS or Dehydration
Pho has become one of my go-to safe foods on harder days. The broth base is built on ginger, star anise and cinnamon, and there is a reason those ingredients have been used medicinally for centuries.
Ginger is anti-inflammatory and supports digestio...
Flare Day Kitchen Staple: Pholicious Instant Pho, Vietnamese Rice Noodle Soup
Best straight from the air fryer with melted cheese, sour cream, salsa and avocado when I have the spoons for it. Plain and microwaved when I do not.
Either way it works and my body handles it well. Gluten free, genuinely satisfying and one of the ...
Frozen. Gluten free. Actually delicious. Chronic illness win: Amy's Frozen Burrito
I keep this BetterBody Foods Superfood Blend around for hard days when I want nourishment to feel simple. It has fiber, plant protein, antioxidants, and vitamins with ingredients like chia, flax, turmeric, baobab, acai, and goji.
I like it because i...
Chronic Illness Flare Day Support: Betterbody Foods Organic Superfood Powder, 12.7 Oz - Walmart.com
Listen, sometimes dinner just needs to be easy. This is the boxed mac and cheese my kids will actually eat, and I like that it gives us the familiar Kraft comfort without the gluten.
Kraft Gluten Free Mac and Cheese, Brown Rice and Corn Pasta, 1 Box, for Easy Dinner or Dinner Sides, Original Flavor, No Artificial Flavors, Preservatives or Dyes, 6 oz
A forever pantry staple. Minute Rice can go savory or sweet, stretch a meal, soften a soup, fill out a bowl, or become breakfast with a little milk, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
It’s simple, cheap, and endlessly useful. The exact kind of thing I like h...
Chronic Illness Flare Day Savior: Minute Rice Food - Walmart.com
I want to be a sardine person. I really do and I’m not giving up....I’m just taking my time.
Until then, this is my happy middle ground: no fuss, quick protein that actually tastes good. King Oscar canned salmon is easy to add to rice, crackers, sala...
Quick Hit Protein for Flare Days: Salmon - King Oscar
This is my no-fuss protein for the days I need food to be easy. It’s quick, convenient, and easy to add to rice, crackers, salads, wraps, or whatever else is happening.
Flare Day Protein in a Pouch: Chicken of the Sea Wild Caught Smoked Alaskan Pink Salmon Packet, Natural Wood Smoke Flavor 3 oz
A tiny convenience that genuinely helps.
These are perfect for the days when I want something fresh but do not have the energy to chop, prep, or convince myself to build a whole salad from scratch.
Flare Day Savior: Taylor Farms Caesar Mini Salad Kit, 4.42 oz Bag, Fresh
These are so helpful to have on hand when food feels hard. Most especially with nausea, food aversion, or those days when eating takes more effort than it should.
Chronic Illness Flare Day Savior: OWYN Plant-Based 20g Protein Shake, Dark Chocolate, 11.15 fl oz, 4 Count
A true flare day freezer hero if gluten is not your friend.
Flare Day Freezer Find: Freschetta Pepperoni Gluten Free Thin Crust Frozen Pizza, 17.78 oz
Thank you, Courtney Cook, for this one.
This is a safe food for the days when I do not know what to eat and do not want to think too hard. I pop it in the air fryer and, of course, pair it with butter and cheese.
Cinnamon and sugar also works if yo...
Flare Day Savior: Fresh Organic Sweet Potatoes, 3 lb Bag - Walmart.com
A forever safe food.
Applesauce is one of those things I like having around for days when food feels weird, my stomach is unsure, or I need something gentle and easy. Sometimes I add a little cinnamon when I want it to feel warm and cozy.
Flare Day Safe Food: Unsweetened Applesauce, 4 oz, 6 Count
This reminds me of the Malt O Meal my grandmother used to eat, but without the bloating.
It is warm, simple, and gentle on my stomach, which makes it perfect for days when I need something easy but still comforting.
I like it with frozen fruit, but...
Fast Flare Day Food Find: Cream of Rice Gluten Free Hot Cereal, 2.5 Minute, Kosher, Shelf-Stable, 14 oz Box
If taken before your meal it can aid in breaking your food down so your body doesn't have to work so hard. Makes a world of difference and my newest favorite addition.
Physician's CHOICE Digestive Enzymes