Alcoholism Nutrition facts
In alcoholism, many alcoholics suffer from
hypoglycaemia (low blood
sugar) which must be addressed so that cravings can be reduced.
Many alcoholics tend not to eat; they substitute alcohol, a calorie-rich,
nutrient-poor substance, for food.
This leads to under-nutrition and a deficiency in many nutrients.
Therefore, anyone suffering from alcoholism needs to consider
nutrition and to supplement all nutrients, although certain nutrients
will make it easier to withdraw from alcohol.
Alcoholism Counselling
Join AA or a similar group
to obtain the support you need.
Alcoholism
Diet advice and nutrition facts
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Ensure you
eat three healthy meals a day, with two or three sugar-free snacks
in between. This will help you keep your blood sugar balanced,
and reduce cravings.
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Avoid sugar
in all forms, fruit juice, dried fruits and grapes.
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Also avoid
white bread, pastries, white rice and mash potatoes.
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Eat instead
plenty of high-fibre wholefoods, such as vegetables and brown rice,
fruit, nuts. These provide more nutrients than refined food
and help keep the blood sugar stable so cravings are reduced.
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Eat fish,
beans, lentils, organic meat and tofu.
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For snacks between
meals eat a few nuts, a handful of seeds, plus a piece of fruit.
Investigate food
allergies/intolerances;
if you are ‘allergic’ to one of
the ingredients commonly found in your favourite alcoholic
drink, say wheat or barley or malt or yeast, then eating these foods
can perpetuate your cravings for the alcohol.
Health Supplements
(Click on the product to go there)
(This is a long list, but they're ALL important to provide nutrients,
repair damage and help prevent cravings.)
(please
also read this important notice concerning supplement medical claims)
Recommended Health Books
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to top)
health book - Beyond The Influence
health book - Intervention
health book - I’ll Quit Tomorrow: A Practical Guide to Alcoholism Treatment
health book - Kill the Craving
Also see
Allergies
and
Hypoglycaemia
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