Marmite on buttered toast. Aways the first faceable food after a stomach upset. But not eating for a few days won't hurt either if you don't want to.

The BRAT diet is commonly recommended. Bananas, rice, applesauce and dry toast.

I like Campbells boxed chicken noodle soup when I'm sick, something I never eat otherwise. The broth is so good.

Plain Lays potato chips. It is probably a salt thing. They are bland enough, but have some flavor; have light texture but don't require a bunch of chewing or time prep commitment. The next thing would probably be toast.

Oddly, crackers are the last thing that would appeal. When pregnant I had long bouts of morning sickness. I was able to handle even pizza on occasion, but the mere thought of crackers would churn my stomach. Guess what everyone---doctors, neighbors plus every know-it-all stranger--- would share their wisdom by suggesting I eat? Yeah. Crackers. :P

Hope you feel 100% soon.

Mostly liquids but I will try applesauce, plain toast, plain yogurt (nothing sugary with added fruit bits).

But again - liquids. DH has been buying 'Splash' water the last couple of years. It has just a hint of lemon in the version he brings home but most important are added electrolytes. I try to be careful to stay hydrated and consume electrolytes - And it certainly tastes better and has a better mouth feel than Pediasure.

I find electrolyte powder easier to consume than the drinks. Lots of plain good water, sparkling or still, with and without the electrolytes. Semi-flat gingerale too. Food is very personal, though. Crackers have too much fat for me in such circumstances, White bread, sourdough or country, picked at, maybe without crusts if they feel too scratchy. Mashed potatoes, with salt but no cream or butter or any other dairy or fat. My mother gave us plain cream of wheat for upset tums, which was soothing and went down well. Plain chicken (turkey would be okay, but in such straits I can't stand the smell). If I feel desperate for green, baby spinach in very small quanties at a time. Nothing more fibrous. Cooked apple (doesn't have to be sauce. Applesauce is just convenient). Maybe a little lean beef. All in moderation, and once the upset is mostly over. Until then, lean white things only (bread or toast, unembellished, skinless potatoes, rice, bananas maybe (too much sugar for some), cream of wheat, poached chicken breast, no skin, etc.)

Sounds like a feast plllog. For me, similar to floral’s, first sign of recovery is a mug of vegemite broth ( definitely a childhood throw back ) Then after several hours apple sauce and then later scrambled eggs.

LOL!! I meant choose among them for small portions, one at a time, not eat all of them!

Perhaps more Americans (not sure about Canadians) know about marmite or vegemite now, especially with more entertainment crossing borders, but it was an Australian housemate, when I was an undergrad who introduced me. Um...no. If you didn't grow up with it, it's a hard pass. I'm sure it's good for you, and more useful than white starch, but no.

I'm reminded of when I was travelling in a group. The boys ate street food and, um, were very sorry. We stopped for water and bathrooms at a large place serving crowds, but at a time few were there, so the boys had relief. I bought a small tub of dates and shared them with the girls. Then the boys came begging and were wheedling and calling me mean when I wouldn't let them have dates! Like star of the what not to eat for this poster!

I'd assume that if you've been ill you'll be in no state to do anything other than make a bit of toast or open a can. Water, tea and something salty.

Water or Gatorade. Plain rice with a bit of soy sauce or salt. When a little improved, add a bit of broth to the rice.

Sorry you have not been feeling well. Stomach bugs are unfun!

I agree rice is good - just plain with a bit of salt

And applesauce goes down easy as well

Maybe flat gingerale, saltine, and the old childhood standby, Campbell’s chicken noodle soup.

Is Marmite that dark metallic tasting paste I somehow have a recollection of tasting 60 years ago? Horrid.

I’d be drinking bone broth.

But right now I’m craving Marmite!

Re rice or pasta, cook it in lean, meaty stock or broth to increase the nutrition value.

Wait, is Marmite the same as Vegemite? I’ve never had either - despite spending meaningful time in England and Australia.

Thanks for all of the suggestions! So far I haven’t ventured far from the very basics. Still having issues. Having moments of food curiousity. About to brave apple sauce. I think hydration is more an issue than food - but both along with lack of sleep is making me feel cranky and useless.

If hydration is more needed now, a drink with electrolytes would be best. Gatorade, etc.

Hope you get to feeling better soon!

You’re not cranky or useless! You’re recovering from a nasty bug and both need and deserve some downtime!

You poor thing. It's horrible while it lasts. I think your body will tell you what it wants.

Marmite! It's made from yeast extract so although it tastes of very salty beef, it's veggie. Do you get twiglets? It's on them. Wonderful stuff. (I'm told vegemite is a very inferior product, but I have never tasted it lol. Aussies wouldn't agree!)

Leek and potato soup is soothing.