Healthful Eating
Changes in appetite may occur during grieving.
You may prefer comfort food and snacks. Even
though you may not be hungry or feel like
eating, balanced meals provide the energy you
need to do your grieving work.
Try to eat a variety of foods from each of the
food groups — breads and cereals, fruits and
vegetables, milk, and meats or other sources of
protein. It is best to eat small meals regularly
throughout the day and not to skip meals. Try
having small amounts of your favorite foods
available.
Unless your doctor has directed you to restrict
your fluids because of a health condition, drink
at least eight glasses of water each day. This
keeps your body working well.
Although junk food and high-fat foods are easy
and tempting, limit them as much as you can.
These foods are hard to digest and can leave
you feeling as if you have less energy.
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