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totthetaters t1_ixz85c0 wrote

Something is better than nothing. My therapist recommended keeping protein bars or protein drinks on hand. They give you some nutrients and are no effort foods.

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captainsmiffff t1_ixz9o0r wrote

I stand by this. The Breakfast Essentials drinks basically saved my life.

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nip_pickles OP t1_ixzb2ej wrote

Ensures and pedialyte were wonders for long hauls, help fill you up and hydrate, and you can make your own pedialyte or have someone else make it too

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nip_pickles OP t1_ixzashs wrote

I use protein powder in my coffee for this reason. It helps when I just don't have it in me to cook

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mommadragon72 t1_iybni2v wrote

Protein shakes sub for creamer very nicely and then I can honestly say I had breakfast not' just coffee"

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Zoenne t1_iy0xbna wrote

Yep. I survived exclusively on Huel (complete meal replacements) for a few months. It takes the decision-making out of the equation, and you don't have to cook, heat up, or clean up (apart from the shaker).

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GlitterfreshGore t1_iy0ykwm wrote

Agreed. The ensure complete nutrition drinks can be a bit pricey (about ten bucks for six) but they are helpful if you don’t have an appetite or don’t have the energy to cook. I went though a rough time earlier this year and I’d chug one of those bad boys every day. I didn’t sip it, I didn’t savor it, I just chugged to get the nutrition.

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SatsumaOranges t1_iy1klqc wrote

Definitely. I have some Boost on hand for exactly this reason. Protein, vitamins, and liquid.

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