5 Foods to Support Your Sobriety

Yes, food plays a huge role in supporting our sobriety!

I am not just biased as a doctor of nutrition who specializes in sober nutrition and functional sobriety…

Foods and certain nutrients have the power to support specific body systems and help to repair the damage from regular alcohol use. It also helps balance our cravings, support digestion, boost our energy, and build our confidence in sobriety. This is where sober nutrition and functional sobriety play a big role in your recovery journey!

Here are my top 5 favorite foods for sobriety:

1. Broccoli

   Broccoli, and other members of the cruciferous veggie family (like cauliflower, kale and cabbage) help enhance waste removal from the liver and rid the body of waste. This means that these foods help shuttle out the harmful byproducts of regular alcohol use. I recommend at least 1 cup per day.

2. Beets

   Beets are not only supportive of the liver and heart, but also provide many important B vitamins that support energy levels and a healthy mood. One of my favorite benefits of beets is that they help improve oxygen flow through the body, including to the brain. Therefore, beets are one of my favorite breakfast foods for a productive day. I suggest consuming beets 4-5 times per week.

3. Salmon

   Salmon and other wild-caught fish are rich in Omega 3 fats that help boost brain function and reduce inflammation in the body. Not only are omega 3’s rare in the diet, but they also are depleted with regular alcohol use. I suggest consuming salmon 3-4 times per week.

4. Turmeric

   Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant spice known for supporting a range of organs, from the gut to the liver and the brain. Turmeric may also help improve neuroplasticity, which can support our brain in rewiring new habits and eliminating behaviors associate with alcohol use. I suggest consuming turmeric 5-7 days per week.

5. Green Tea / Matcha

   Green tea is an excellent antioxidant food and also contains L-theanine, an amino acid that supports mood. Matcha, the powdered version of green tea is a more concentrated source of these important nutrients that help to reduce anxiety and depression, improve energy, and reduce alcohol’s impacts to our blood sugar and gut health. I suggest consuming green tea or matcha each day.

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