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What are some recovery foods?

What are some recovery foods?

The 10 Best Muscle Recovery Foods and Drinks

  1. Tart cherry juice. Drinking tart cherry juice may benefit both trained athletes and novice gym-goers alike.
  2. Watermelon and watermelon juice. Watermelon is sweet, hydrating, and loaded with nutrients.
  3. Fatty fish.
  4. Pomegranate juice.
  5. Beet juice.
  6. Whey protein shakes.
  7. Eggs.
  8. Dairy.

What should you eat when on drugs?

Drug or alcohol addiction can drain your body of much-needed energy. When you lack energy, you are not motivated to do anything….Important food in recovery that restores energy includes:

  • Healthy carbohydrates.
  • Leafy vegetables.
  • Peanuts.
  • Pistachios.
  • Almonds.

What should you eat after a relapse?

A recovering addict should normally eat meals that are low in fat and include a high amount of protein, complex carbohydrates, and dietary fiber.

How do u force yourself to eat?

16 Ways to Increase Your Appetite

  1. A loss of appetite occurs when you have a low desire to eat.
  2. Eat Small Meals More Frequently.
  3. Eat Nutrient-Rich Foods.
  4. Add More Calories to Your Meals.
  5. Make Mealtime an Enjoyable Social Activity.
  6. Trick Your Brain With Different Plate Sizes.
  7. Schedule Meal Times.
  8. Don’t Skip Breakfast.

What fruit is good for recovery?

Foods Rich in Antioxidants Foods like blueberries, strawberries and tart cherries help to control those free radicals, so our body can focus on repair. Ginger and numeric have also been named natures anti-inflammatory medicine as they accelerate recovery within our bodies.

What to drink as a recovering alcoholic?

Next time you’re faced with a difficult situation or craving, try one of the following non-alcoholic drink options to avoid cravings and temptation.

  • Tea (hot or cold)
  • Fruit and herb-infused water.
  • Sparkling water.
  • Coffee (hot or iced)
  • Club soda with flavored syrup.
  • Spiced apple cider.
  • Juice.
  • Soda water and herbs.

What should I eat the day after a binge?

Keeping your body well-hydrated is always a good practice, especially after a binge, because water aids in digestion and reduces bloating. Vavrek recommends sticking with vegetables, fruits and other foods with high-fiber content as well as lean protein the day after a binge.

What is good to eat with no appetite?

Some strategies and suggestions for low appetite days:

  • Smoothie (include any combination of fruit, milk, yogurt, nut/seed butter, flax, chia seeds, etc)
  • Fruit + Peanut/Almond Butter.
  • Toast + Egg (toss in some avocado to get some delicious healthy fat, if you feel up to it!)
  • Cheese quesadilla and salsa.
  • Yogurt + granola.