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Cooking for sick people
Posted on 3/25/24 at 3:55 pm
Posted on 3/25/24 at 3:55 pm
Long story short I have a friend who is ill and only 40. 2 kids and her mother is helping take care of her so some of our friends decided it would be a good idea for us to take turns cooking for all 4 of them,
I have no idea what type of meals to cook for people in this situation. Any ideas?
I have no idea what type of meals to cook for people in this situation. Any ideas?
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Posted on 3/25/24 at 3:57 pm to Powerman
soup
Posted on 3/25/24 at 4:07 pm to Powerman
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Long story short I have a friend who is ill and only 40.
What kind of illness? Does it affect appetite?
Posted on 3/25/24 at 4:15 pm to jchamil
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What kind of illness? Does it affect appetite?
You really need to take this into consideration for the person who's sick since some foods may not agree with treatments or their system while ill.
I did the same for a friend who's wife was battling cancer and was lucky enough that anything I fixed she could eat. I did gumbos, soups, stews, jambalaya, chicken casserole, red beans and rice, red gravy with meatballs, etc.
Toss in a little salad or vegetable sides with the above and you have a good wholesome meal.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 4:19 pm to Powerman
Posted on 3/25/24 at 4:29 pm to Powerman
Not trying to get too personal. What I would recommend depends on what her illness involves. Our Sunday school class does this a lot, but we know what the person's medical problems are.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 4:40 pm to Powerman
If possible make enough to freeze some so that they can warm it later on
Another option is maybe some snacks like goldfish for the kids to have after school
Another option is maybe some snacks like goldfish for the kids to have after school
Posted on 3/25/24 at 4:42 pm to Powerman
The kids ages would come into play as well.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 4:42 pm to Powerman
Really depends on the illness and what she feels like eating in addition to what she may need to eat. Might not be the same for the rest of the family.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 5:23 pm to Powerman
As a multi-year veteran of chronic GI issues I can tell you what works for me:
breakfast
sausage biscuits, oatmeal, malt-o-meal (cooked kind, cream of wheat but brown, made from sprouted seed, i.e. malted), cream of wheat, granola
lunch
sandwich, soup, ramen (can dress it up with me at/veggies/egg), simple pasta like Mac n cheese
dinner
same as lunch, try to avoid red sauces often as the acidity can be tough, can do creamy pastas in the evening, too much cheese can be, erm, binding, I tolerate fish of all kinds well but only low amounts fried. If they have a slow gut all veggies have to be well processed/cooked.
breakfast
sausage biscuits, oatmeal, malt-o-meal (cooked kind, cream of wheat but brown, made from sprouted seed, i.e. malted), cream of wheat, granola
lunch
sandwich, soup, ramen (can dress it up with me at/veggies/egg), simple pasta like Mac n cheese
dinner
same as lunch, try to avoid red sauces often as the acidity can be tough, can do creamy pastas in the evening, too much cheese can be, erm, binding, I tolerate fish of all kinds well but only low amounts fried. If they have a slow gut all veggies have to be well processed/cooked.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 6:42 pm to Powerman
Lasagna
chicken/rice/broccoli casserole
chicken/rice/broccoli casserole
Posted on 3/25/24 at 7:00 pm to Degas
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The kids ages would come into play as well.
Teenagers
Posted on 3/25/24 at 7:02 pm to Gris Gris
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Really depends on the illness and what she feels like eating in addition to what she may need to eat. Might not be the same for the rest of the family.
I'm trying to gather more information about that
As far as I know there are no restrictions on what she can eat
Posted on 3/25/24 at 9:31 pm to Powerman
When I was going through chemo and radiation, I found that more starchy type casseroles seemed to be better in general. Hash brown casserole, chicken and rice are a couple that come to mind. Like others have said, soups were good too, could eat small portions and always freeze some for later. Beef never seemed to be appetizing, so chicken was always the primary protein.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 9:40 pm to Powerman
gumbo 
Posted on 3/25/24 at 10:28 pm to LSUmomma
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Beef never seemed to be appetizing, so chicken was always the primary protein.
Beef is harder to digest and also increases acidic reactions. Makes a huge difference if they spend a lot of time laying down, horizontal.
Posted on 3/26/24 at 10:16 am to Powerman
Not sure what illness your friend has, but I would cook something that's low acid and not alot of salt and seasoning. Chicken and Dumplings would be good, just go easy on the salt.
This post was edited on 3/26/24 at 10:21 am
Posted on 3/26/24 at 4:39 pm to Powerman
I cooked a creamy lemon chicken and wild rice soup last night. My kids and wife loved it. That and some bread and a green salad? Throw in some brownies and a gallon of tea and I would love to see you at the front door
Posted on 3/26/24 at 4:52 pm to Powerman
Ask her what she likes? Or ask the mother?
Posted on 3/26/24 at 7:07 pm to LSUmomma
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chicken and rice
That's probably the most neutral you can get. Season, or not, but they need protein. Ask the doc if there is a lack of iron in the their blood, because especially for women, red meat will be required. Unless she likes a Guinness a day.
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