Got a really bad Stomach Ache, what should I eat?
Okay, so since yesterday. my stomach has been hurting on and off (in the upper abdominal area, just below my ribs). I've been staying away from acidic foods, and have been keeping things simple. So far I've had:
Breakfast - Steel Cut Oats from the Crockpot and a Banana.
Lunch - 2 Celery Stalks (One with my FAVORITE brand of Hummus, Oasis, and the other with a TBSP and a half of Almond Butter).
Snack - Two Yogi Cherry Pomegranate Raw Fruit and Nut bars (One package).
I haven't had dinner or Snack #2 (which sometimes becomes dessert). I'm the eat 5 small meals a day type, so what should I do for dinner? I'm out of ideas, as I don't have any Veggie Broth to make soup, and I really don't feel like eating fried foods, as those make me feel sluggish. I have Asparagus (around half a bunch), Celery, about 3 carrots, some Russet Potatoes, Yellow Tomatoes, a can of Chickpeas, a can of Great Northern Beans, Whole Wheat Lasagna noodles, whole wheat spaghetti, some bananas, broccoli, and tons o' spices.
Any ideas? I already know I'm having some Banana Mango Ice cream (Just frozen bananas and mango slices) as my Second Snack/Dessert tonight.
i would say some type of stir fry with the veggies and beans would be your best bet :)
Do you have any mint or ginger tea? I make a huge pot of mint red tea to drink throughout the day when I don't feel well and it helps quite a bit. If you have any onions you could make yourself a simple onion soup with herbs, spices, sea salt which can be beneficial or make a simple miso soup. I would stick to simple meals until your stomach ache goes away. I have a very sensitive digestive system so I deal with stomach aches alot.
I second the recommendation for ginger or mint tea. Ginger tea is especially soothing for tummy aches and nausea, espcially if you add a bit of lemon juice. If it were me, I'd avoid the fibrous veggies. They tend to make me gassy and exasperate any stomach pains I'm already experiencing. Maybe cook down the carrots and potatoes real well to make a mashed potato-carrot medley? I'd go for something easy to digest and soothing.
Hope you feel better!
Tea containing: ginger, fennel, fenugreek, orange zest, mint, any combination thereof. I was looking for soothing tea on the interwebs when me & my boyfriend had food poisoning a month ago... combined every suggestion I found, and it worked magically after trying many other things.
Is it possible you're lactose intolerant? That seems to be the particular area where a lot of lactose intolerant people feel pain/discomfort (instead of generalized abdominal pain).
I agree with the ginger tea idea...
Also, an oldie but goodie - the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast). All very gentle on the tummy.
do you have any miso paste? make a broth with hot water and miso