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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.
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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.)
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