Clean food for addiction recovery: restore health and energy

Introduction

Addiction is taxing the body. You run and exhaust the body. Healing after addiction is not simply overcoming addiction; It has several layers. Clean food is one of the layers.

Clean eating habits are generally good for everyone. However, they become even more crucial after addiction. Addiction can affect the body, since the body is doing its “extra time” to eliminate all those toxic substances that one does not put in your body otherwise. Therefore, recovering nutritional balance is necessary for detoxification, recovery and sobriety.

Impact of addiction on the body

Addiction can occur with one or more of one substance. While the causes of addiction are many, and different substances have different effects, they tend to have some common adverse effects on the body:

• Appetite: Most substances lead to a loss of appetite, and the person generally prioritizes by consuming these substances on food consumption.
• Poor food choices: When a person uses substances, the substance has priority over everything else. Then, the person prioritizes the use of substances on everything else. This means bad food choices, such as sweets or fast food items.
• Hypoglycemia: This refers to low blood sugar levels, and is the result of a poor diet.
• Organ damage: The use of substances can cause damage to the organs, especially the organs responsible for the decomposition and the processing of nutrients. For example, liver and pancreas. You can also damage vital organs. This can lead to several health conditions.
• Gastrointestinal conditions: The use of substances leads to chronic problems in the gastrointestinal tract. He is responsible for taking food and nutrients.

Healthy diet that heals his body after addiction

Choose complex carbohydrates rich in nutrients

Carbohydrates or carbohydrates refer to fiber, grains, starches and sugars. The best types of carbohydrates are known as complex carbohydrates. These decompose slowly when digestion begins. They are destined to give the body an impulse of energy. A nutrient -rich carbohydrate diet is seen:

• Fruit
• Vegetables
• Grain
• Integral rice.

Prioritize healthy fat intake

Fats are rich in energy. They contribute to cell function and also to the absorption of other nutrients. Not all fats are healthy, but mainly monounsaturated fats and Omega-3 fats are good for the body. A diet that involves healthy fat implies:

• Avocado
• Chia seeds
• Linen seed
• Egg
• Fatty fish
• Balls
• Misery
• Oils, such as olive oil.

Add high quality protein to your meals

Protein is the body construction block. Many body tissues can be damaged by addiction, and a high quality protein diet is crucial to fix this damage. Protein -rich foods are:

Feed your body with essential vitamins and minerals

Vitamin and mineral levels in the body become low during addiction, which can cause stomach and liver damage. Therefore, it may be necessary to take supplements during recovery. In addition, fruits, vegetables, cereals, whole grains and lean meats can provide the body with essential vitamins and minerals.

Avoid processed foods, sugar and caffeine

The healing of the body also needs to avoid the incorrect types of food. Avoid processed foods, sugar and caffeine. This can lead to:

• Whim
• Anxiety
• Fatigue
• Hormonal problems
• Weight gain.

Stay hydrated: baby more water

Last but not least, drink a lot of water. The water keeps the body hydrated and, at the same time, eliminates toxins, keeping the body clean and healthy. Take a bottle of water at all times. Not only stores water, but it also serves as a reminder to drink water at regular intervals.

Additional tips on how to stay sober

Exercise and meditation

Together with clean food, body healing after addiction requires integrating healthy life practices in life. This implies exercise and meditation, among others. Physical exercise and transfer body impulse and are also positive for mental health. You don’t have to go to the gym immediately. In fact, starting small is a good thing. From 15 minutes a day, one can slowly increase to 1 hour per day.

Meditation, meanwhile, helps mind to relax and concentrate. Every day, one can dedicate 10 to 15 minutes to meditation and can build from there.

Build a support network

Building a robust support network is also essential for the recovery and lasting sobriety. Sometimes, one has to start from scratch and build sober connections. This can be done living in sober life houses, where structure, support and a clean environment are provided to help recovery. At the same time, registering in groups of informal pairs such as alcoholics anonymous (AA) or anonymous narcotics (Na) can find a sense of belonging and community.

Stay busy

Just what he says: Stay busy. With addiction, the use of substances can have priority about everything else in life, and fatigue becomes the norm. Therefore, keep the body and mind occupied. This can be done by working, finding passions and interests and interacting with them, knowing family and friends, attending AA or Na meetings, and so on.

Final reflections

Addiction can have a great cost in the body. Body the body of nutrients and energy. Therefore, finding nutritional balance is crucial after addiction. This implies eating a healthy diet consisting of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals. It also implies keeping the body hydrated and avoiding unhealthy foods.

Together with clean food, exercise, healthy life practices and sober connections also contribute to recovery and sobriety.

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