Sick Day Food Plan: Easy-to-Digest Meals and Drinks for Recovery

When illness strikes, eating can feel like a challenge. Your appetite may disappear, your stomach might feel unsettled, or certain foods simply don’t appeal. Yet proper nutrition during illness plays an important role in supporting your recovery (1). The key is choosing gentle, easy-to-digest options that provide hydration and nutrients without overwhelming your system. Why Food Choices Matter When You’re Sick During illness, your body works hard to fight infection and repair itself. Your body needs nutrition even when you don’t feel like eating. But often when you’re sick your stomach