(Day 19)
30 Days of Self-Care Information and Strategies – Kristin Cowart, MSW, LCSW
Without a steady source of fuel from the foods we eat, our mind and bodies do not function well. Unhealthy eating habits like, skipping meals, cutting out entire food groups and eating too much processed food can alter your mood and emotional well-being. Following a healthy eating plan may initially feel hard, but the long-term benefits are well worth it (see day 12 – How Developing “Mini-Habits” Can Help You Achieve Any Goal as manageable way to start). Read food and mood for a quick introduction about how to break the “bad mood/bad food“ cycle. Then read 9 Healthy Foods That Lift Your Mood or watch How to manage your mood with food 8 tips (3 min) to help you get started.
