âA Different Kind Of Christmas Survival Guide
Most grief support doesnât talk about food beyond the generic âeat wellââyet the right food can make a real difference. Watch this short video to learn what makes this book so unique.
One of the core principles in 'Nourishing Through Loss' is my 80:20 approach.
Here's what it means:
80% of the time, you aim for nourishing, balanced meals that support your body through the stress of grief. Regular meal times (more on how to make this easier below). The "magic trio" of vegetables/fruit + protein + healthy fats that keeps your blood sugar stable.
20% of the time, you go with the flow. When Christmas dinner doesnât go to plan, when youâre at a party or travelling, you eat whatâs available. You have that piece of cakeâand fully enjoy it.
This isn't about perfection. It's about giving your body enough foundation to cope - while being gentle with yourself when things don't go as planned.
Because here's the truth: when you're grieving, you can't control the emotional waves. But you CAN give your body the foundation it needs to handle them better.
The 80:20 approach means you're building in flexibility and self-compassion from the start.
Control what you can. Let go when you can't.
That's it. No guilt. No counting. No restriction.
Just enough structure to support you, with plenty of room to be human.
