After a divorce, food is likely the last thing you want to think about. You may lose your appetite entirely, or make mindless choices like eating junk food and chocolate to fill the void. We don’t blame you!
But according to nutritionist Barbara Mendez, eating the right kinds of food can make a big difference in your recovery time.
“Food has a direct link to your mood,” she told HuffPost Divorce via e-mail. “Studies show that eating very sugary, refined and processed foods can lead to depression and anxiety. When someone goes through the massive challenge of getting divorced, the natural instinct is to comfort oneself with these kinds of manufactured foods, which only exacerbates the anguish and sadness — destabilizing the brain and making the emotional upheaval feel even worse.”
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