7 Healthy Foods to Boost Your Addiction Recovery

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7 Healthy Foods to Boost Your Addiction Recover
 
 
 
 
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When people hear about addiction
recovery, they often associate it
with 
the detox process and
counseling. While these two steps
are essential in achieving and
maintaining sobriety, diet is also a
key player and deserves just as
much time and attention.
Addicts, whether they are long-
term or short-term, need proper
nutrition to repair the damage
brought on by substance abuse.
Making the right food choices also
boost the body’s ability to defend
itself while getting rid of toxic
substances.
Poor Nutrition and Addiction  
 
Substance 
abuse 
affects 
an
individual’s ability to remain healthy
during the recovery process.
Most drugs damage some organs
responsible 
for 
processing
nutrients. For 
instance, alcohol
causes 
problems 
to 
the
gastrointestinal 
tract, 
inhibiting
nutrient uptake and leading to
malnourishment. Opiates also do a
number on digestive health.
Many substances, such as stimulants,
cause loss of appetite. When users
can’t eat, they’ll have trouble getting all
the nutrients their bodies need. Some
who happen to have an appetite often
start to crave junk food. For this
reason, they make poor eating choices
when they’re under the influence. Binge
eating fast food or sweets is very
common. 
More often 
than not, 
these
harmful eating habits can cause
an array of health problems.
Hypoglycemia occurs when users
don’t eat properly, and don’t forget
the resulting vitamin deficiencies
from malnutrition.
The Importance of Nutrition in
Addiction Recovery  
It’s no surprise 
that proper
nutrition can speed up addiction
recovery. Abusing drugs or alcohol
has a negative effect on basic
nutrition, but it’s still reversible so
long as proper 
nutrition 
is
observed alongside therapy and
detox. 
These seven foods should be part
of an addiction 
recovery diet
because they can help regain the
body’s 
normal 
functions 
and
replenish nutrient loss.
1. Tofu   
Tofu is highly digestible and rich in
protein, making it ideal for liver
damage caused by substance
abuse. It should be included in a
recovering alcoholic diet because
excessive alcohol overworks the
liver, and tofu can heal it slowly. 
Unlike other foods that are rich in
protein, the liver doesn’t excrete
bile while processing tofu—bile
results in fat, which can also
damage the liver.
2. Chicken and Fish   
Poultry products and fish are rich
in 
tyrosine. Most drugs and
alcohol inhibit the body’s ability to
process this amino acid properly.
As a 
result, 
there 
is 
less
production of norepinephrine and
dopamine. 
Tyrosine is a precursor of both
neurotransmitters, 
which 
are
responsible for improving mental
clarity and creating a feel-good
mood.
3. Whole-Grain Food
   
Any fiber-rich food, such as whole-
grain pasta, can rehabilitate the GI
tract. By incorporating more fiber
into your diet, it’s easy to rebuild
your body’s original digestive
health, making it an ideal part of a
recovering alcoholic diet.
4. Bananas   
Bananas 
are 
abundant 
in
tryptophan, which helps in the
creation 
of 
serotonin. 
This
neurotransmitter ensures restful
sleep 
and 
relaxation.
Unfortunately, as with chemicals
like tyrosine, drugs and alcohol
prevent the body from processing
tryptophan correctly.
5. Yogurt   
Alcohol and opiates can lead to
diarrhea and constipation. The
probiotics found in yogurt can
neutralize the activity in the GI
tract. Apart from repairing the
system, it also helps the gut
create a healthy microbiome
during recovery.
6. Blueberries
   
Harmful substances release free
radicals and toxic waste into the
body. 
Therefore, 
it’s 
hugely
beneficial to include antioxidant-rich
food, such as blueberries, in an
addiction recovery diet. Antioxidants
can rid your body of these toxins
while also boosting your immune
system in the process.
7. Vegetables   
Most vegetables, especially the
leafy greens, are chock-full of
essential vitamins. As mentioned
before, 
users 
suffer 
from
malnutrition because substance
addiction and poor dietary choices
prevent 
the 
absorption 
of
nutrients.
By increasing vegetable intake,
you increase your body’s vitamin
intake. Moreover, it restores the
skin’s 
natural 
glow, 
which
becomes dull during the addiction
phase.
The importance of nutrition in
addiction recovery shouldn’t be
overlooked. It’s critical to make
proper food choices while 
in
rehabilitation 
to 
ensure
continuous recovery. 
At Haven House, we prioritize food
and nutrition as part of our
treatment programs to ensure full
recovery and promote overall well-
being.
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