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Try To Keep Eating Healthy

Paying conscious attention to nutrition is a vital part of self-care, especially when not feeling well. When individuals feel down, it can be tempting to binge on large quantities of 'comfort food' to temporarily feel better. Alternatively, some individuals might not be interested in eating much at all.

There are a few components of healthy eating to keep in mind. First, individuals should eat often enough. This means eating several times throughout the day, including both meals and snacks. If individuals eat at around the same times each day, their blood sugar stays steady, which keeps them from having energy and mood crashes. It's important to not skip meals, either, as this makes the body have to work harder to digest food. Refined carbohydrates like sugar can have a negative effect on mood because of how aggressively they affect blood sugar. On the other hand, diets rich in protein, vitamins, and fiber will help boost the digestive system and improve blood sugar levels.

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