An Extension of Summer Fatigue? Simple Meals That Helped Me on Days When I Had No Appetite

Even after the peak of the heat has passed, do you ever feel like your appetite hasn't returned or that you just don't have the energy to cook?
During the late summer, the fatigue of the season can hit all at once, leaving your digestive system feeling worn out.

A friend of mine also mentioned that just thinking about preparing dinner feels exhausting.
I have had the same experience myself, and there are some "simple meals" that helped me through those times.

Miso soup packed with ingredients

It is a convenient dish that is gentle on a digestive system tired from eating only cold foods, and it allows you to get your vegetables and protein all at once.
Just by adding whatever vegetables or tofu you have in the fridge, you can achieve a balanced meal.

Rice porridge and Zosui (rice soup)

On days when you have no appetite but know you need to eat something, rice porridge or Zosui are easy to get down.
Adding an egg or a pickled plum makes it easy to digest and warms the body.

Chilled udon noodles with warm soup

When you want something refreshing due to the late summer heat, chilled udon is perfect.
However, since that alone can cool the body down too much, I pair it with a warm soup.
Balancing hot and cold helps your digestive system feel relieved.

Conclusion

On days when you have no appetite, it is okay not to force yourself to eat a full meal.
Things that are gentle to eat, like miso soup, rice porridge, or chilled udon, are more than enough.

The important thing is to choose what your body is craving.
Just doing that can make the fatigue of late summer a little easier to handle.

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