I have found that during a flare-up, it is hard for me to find something I can eat, and I do get very hungry. I drink warm liquid Jell-O. Sugar Free would probably be better, but I use the regular. There is a little bit of protein in it. That and tea is all I try the first entire day. Second day, I try hot cereal or mashed potatoes. Stay POSITIVE! It is hard, I know.