My appetite has disappeared. What can I try?

[BearimyJeremy]

First thing to go when stressed. What is easy and quick to prep and ingest?

Scrambled egg. Add a little extra salt to stimulate your taste buds.

Same here! I feel too sick to eat. Soup is always a winner though

Toast, cheesy mash,soup,cake.

If I’m totally off food I find it helps to eat something really strong flavoured. Salt and vinegar crisps are usually my go to, nutritious? Not particularly but tend to get me eating again.

protein shakes... the ones with 20g + protein

I'm struggling too
It has to be bad for me to lose my appetite

I can usually manage fruit. I had my normal breakfast ,2 slices of toast , this morning but it took over an hour to eat it.

Cheese on toast works for me

Fruit & yoghurt work for me. Assuming you have/ can get them. Poached egg on toast is another, with or without spinach, or black pudding...

Me too. I fancy some scrambled egg now though.

I think something plain like cheese and crackers is good, especially as you can start with a very small portion and eat more if you feel like it.

Houmous and pitta is also my favourite but you might not have that in atm.

An aperitif, or something small and sweet like a third of a banana. Eat/drink, then wait. May well spur your appetite. Tiny glass of red wine and about 10 minutes works for me. Don't overdo it though - that way lies tragedy!

Thanks you lot. x I had a two egg scramble with lots of butter and salt and half a banana it's more than I've managed by this time in the day for a while.

Funny thing is I'll cook for my children, they're having pork chops and green beans tonight - maybe some mash - I'll make enough, then just stare at my portion. Total mental block on it.

Annoyingly I seem to have put weight ON regardless wine probably Has the world gone mad? Oh yes it did didn't it!

You have to laugh...

My sons an A and E DR. This is the best diet I've ever been on .

If you're struggling a tablespoon of nut butter peanut or almond gives an energy boost.

Apples help me

Poached egg on toast or boiled eggs with soldiers. Tons of butter with either. My go-tos when I can't face anything else.

brownpurse we have to keep fuel in our tanks to stay strong. Extra challenging for your partner and you with the additional risk. Hope you and yours are ok today x

@bearimyjeremy Possibly you are getting more calories from wine than usual so aren't losing weight and aren't needing them from food, so, not hungry? Wine's surprisingly calorific (probably why it's so bloody delicious)

I'm certain you're right! Need to make the shift from unhealthy to healthy. Small steps...

My go-to is tiny foods. Cubes of cheese, grapes, raisins, pineapple chunks, melon, pomegranate seeds, crisps. Also, eat while watching tv. You don’t concentrate on your bodily sensations that way.

Peanut butter on toast I feel the same and this is keeping me going

Mine too and just been snacking on rubbish. Must be anxiety related however I forced myself to have chilli and rice and once I started eating really enjoyed It and had 2 pittas too.

Peanut butter on toast or tea and biscuits works for me. Maybe yoghurt and fruit?