You may wonder what nutrition has to do with sobriety.  At Nutritional Weight & Wellness, we believe that good nutrition is critical to long-term sobriety. Do you know that skipping meals and consuming too much caffeine creates blood sugar imbalances, which can lead to intense cravings for sugar, alcohol or stimulants? These cravings are simply a biochemical response to low blood sugar. Eating six small, balanced meals per day helps maintain stable blood sugar, thereby reducing cravings for alcohol or other stimulants.

 

We also know that many drug and alcohol cravings have a brain/gut connection. The intestinal tract, the center where B vitamins and neurotransmitters (our chemical communicators) are manufactured, needs the right nutrients to work efficiently.  Key nutrients for intestinal health include animal protein, beneficial bacteria and often, the amino acid, l-glutamine.

 

Other nutritional deficiencies often occur from years of abuse.  The right nutritional plan addresses these deficiencies to support long-term sobriety. People with addiction issues frequently have food sensitivities that cause biochemical imbalances and cravings, making sobriety difficult to achieve or maintain.

 

We believe that every person who is seeking sobriety would benefit from working with a nutritionist to establish a balanced eating plan and to learn how key supplements can reduce anxiety, depression and cravings. 

 

One final nutritional factor too important to be taken lightly is the danger of consuming sugar.  It has been proven and we know that having a sweet roll and coffee for breakfast for someone with addiction problems is a recipe for failure and depression.