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Reviewed by Dr.Vijaykumar Kamat & written by Dr. Shivani Desai.

Alcoholism Diet

Withdrawal symptoms are often manifested in negative behavior, both emotional and physical. It is important to turn this negative behavior around for optimal recovery.

A nutritious diet, adequate rest & exercise are important during this time. Alcoholics are deficient in essential amino acids such as tyrosine, tryptophan, and folic acid. This can negatively affect recovery. A proper diet rich in Proteins & Carbohydrates can help an alcoholic live a healthy, sober life.

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How Important is Diet in Alcoholism Recovery

To help an alcoholic recover, it is essential to have a balanced diet. Even if the person hasn’t eaten much or anything at all, drinking can make them feel full. Alcoholics are often malnourished. healthy eating plan can help you recover. Alcohol addicts are prone to gastric disorders such as diarrhea, hyperacidity, and loss of appetite. There is therefore a need to provide adequate nutrition in order to rebuild tissues and organs, as well as optimize the function of different systems, including the Central Nervous system.

A lack of amino acids such as tyrosine, tryptophan, and other essential amino acids can lead to a decrease in the production of neurotransmitters, like Norepinephrine and Dopamine, which are responsible for mental clarity, alertness, and mental sharpness. It is important to include folic acid, B-complex vitamins, and protein-rich foods. Sugar & caffeine can cause mood swings, so they should be avoided.

 

Recommended Foods

  • Cereals and pulses such as brown rice (or barley), green gram, or black gram.
  • Fruits: Bananas, grapes, pomegranates, custard apples
  • Milk and tender coconut waters
  • Consume plenty of eggs, poultry, turkey, and lean red meat to help repair damaged tissues and cells.
  • Sunflower seeds, yogurt, and custard

 

Foods to Moderately Consume

Garlic, chilies, and candy. Honey, corn syrup. Products made of white flour. (noodles, pasta, white rice). Potatoes, prawns, fish, and products from white wheat.

Avoid these foods

Avoid foods that are acidic, such as pickles.

Home Remedies

  1. The combination of pippali powder (long pepper) and jaggery is beneficial.
  2. A freshly prepared juice made from ginger, coriander, bishops weed (ajwain), long pepper, pippali, and asafoetida can help reduce a hangover and improve digestion. It also relieves nausea and vomiting.

About The Author

Dr. Shivani Desai
Dr. Shivani Desai

Dr Shivani R Desai is an MD in Ayurveda. She is considered as one of the leading research scientists in natural medicine today and has published numerous peer reviewed studies. Dr Shivani has joined Biogetica owing to her passion for natural helping people and changing lives. She embodies the Biogetica ideals of bringing nature back to medicine and whole person healing back to mankind.

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