Anorexia – What Are The Most Nutritious And Delicious Things I Can Eat To Recover?
Posted by: in Hair Loss NutritionI have recently admitted to myself i may well have been on and off anorexic for nigh on 2 years. Having just untagged myself from a series of skeletal unattractive photos, i realised that there really was nothing to gain from loss. I’ve got dry pale skin, my hair is coming out, dark hairs are beginning to form on my back, very brittle nails and wounds never heal. Possibly anemia, dehydration and an electrolyte imbalance just to top it off (and insomnia, though that may be obvious). I’ve finally decided ‘B***er that’, and am determined to right these wrongs. So i would appreciate anyone who can tell me what foods are highest in all the vitamins and minerals i am lacking, so i can get healthy again asap. I am, and as far as i can remember always have been, also an unashamed food snob, and so have never had any issue eating all the food served during celebration dinners at Michelin starred restaurants. That said, it’s so expensive that i never go often enough to gain weight. Any suggestions as to other foods which are delicious enough to remind me how good everyday eating is would be gratefully appreciated.
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November 25th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Hi there,
I too have suffered from anorexia for about 2 years. I was admitted to hospital for 14 weeks about a year ago and since then I have gained enought weight to get my BMI up to 17 from 13.5.
Some of the foods I have found the most helpful and least guilt-related are:
Banana’s
Dried fruit and nuts – try to keep a bowl of these around the house and snack on them throughout the day as they are a very healthy source of energy but reasonably high in calories
Smoothies – you can put anything you like in these such as banana, berries, milk and yoghurt
Soup
Vegetables – try to stay away from low calorie veges as all they will do is fill you up but bot actually provide you with much energy (e.g mushrooms, lettuce) instead try potatoes, pumpkin and carrots
CARBOHYDRATES – wholegrain bread, cereals, rice, pasta should be your main energy source. Try combining fruit and veges as they’ll probably make you feel healthier. (e.g stir fry with rice or pasta for tea, sandwhich with salad for lunch, cereal with fruit for breakfast)
If you’re struggling to keep up your calorie intake you may also like to consider a supplementary drink such as Resource, Fortisip, or Ensure. They contain a balance of many vitamins, carbohydrates and protein and are high in energy. You can buy these from a pharmacy or chemist.
Hope I helped, good luck for your recovery!
November 25th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
healthy diet, follow the food pyramid http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/index.h…
nuts like almonds are really good they have vitamin e which is good for your skin along with fruits and vegetables. you need protein from meat, dairy, beans etc.
November 26th, 2009 at 3:17 am
Here is what you do….
Go to a BIG Burger joint, and pig out as much as you can!!!
Then Go home, Lay down, and just watch T.V…
Do this for a month and Voila, youre back to having meat on your bones.
November 26th, 2009 at 9:17 am
soy milk, milk, a cup each per day.
Warm it before drinking.
Fruit and veg juices few cups a day.
liquid meals till you recover.
clear soups every meal.
November 26th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Beef and lots of Dairy. Beef gives you protein and Dairy has alot of GOOD fats.