When it comes to addiction treatment, until you’ve gone through it you don’t really know what happens. Rehabs are a place many people think you go “cold turkey” and then start to feel better. However, there’s much more to it than that, and in fact many of the practices can be taken into anyone’s life to improve it, not just those suffering from addiction.
In treatment centres for addiction right across the world, dedicated plans are put in place, including the likes of yoga and different forms of therapy, and this is all complemented by a healthy and balanced diet.
Food plays a large part in recovery, as certain foods can help prevent cravings as well as keeping you happy and healthy. But what are the best foods to eat when it comes to recovering from addiction?
Energy Foods
In both rehabilitation and recovery, you need to keep energy levels up as it is a tough and gruelling process, while concentration needs to be a core part of you for the rest of your life to stay on top of your addiction.
Therefore, food that provides plenty of energy is key to that. You’ll find many foods that are energy boosters, from the likes of healthy carbohydrates like whole grains to leafy vegetables, peanuts and almonds, all of which are rich in iron, magnesium, calcium and more to keep your energy levels up.
Cleansing Foods
During the early stages of recovery and during the detoxing stage, you’ll find a number of foods are great with cleansing the body and cleaning out the likes of the liver, kidneys and digestive system.
Foods such as garlic, lemon and berries are really good for this, while cabbage, sprouts and beetroot are also fantastic vegetables for speeding up your recovery and helping repair the body.
Brain Food
Concentration and focus are key when it comes to battling addiction, which is why having energy is important and ensuring your brain is operating at peak functionality is too. There are a number of types of food that can strengthen your motor skills, with the likes of fish, green tea, avocados and ginger especially good – although we’re not sure they would make the best recipe.
Tomatoes, lentils and cocoa are also packed with healthy fats and vitamins that can restore brain cells and improve your mood.
