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Role of Nutrition and Exercise in Addiction Recovery

No one can deny the importance of nutrition and exercise in a healthy lifestyle. But the real question is, how do they help in addiction recovery? Our body relies on nutrition and minerals to function mentally and physically, and if they do not meet the demand, the chances of developing several diseases are high.

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Role of Nutrition and Exercise in Addiction Recovery

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  1. ROLE OF NUTRITION AND EXERCISE IN ADDICTION RECOVERY Our body relies on nutrition and minerals to function mentally and physically, and if they do not meet the demand, the chances of developing several diseases are high. Unfortunately, once a person starts consuming substances, their body becomes unhealthy and unfit, and getting the proper amount of nutrition and minerals becomes difficult

  2. The Importance of Nutrition and Exercise Nutrition plays an important role when it comes to addiction recovery if you want to recover effectively and want to be fit. There is a psychological and neurological connection when it comes to recovery Suppose you eat a good amount of nutrition through healthy food and indulge yourself in regular exercise, and then the body starts to show positive signs. If you feel good, you automatically begin to adopt that healthy habit.

  3. Here are some of the positive signs of nutrition and exercise in the body- • Aids in physical recovery • Boost the immune system • Improve overall mood and health • Aids in weight management • Constructs an outlet for energy • Foster both physical and mental resilience

  4. Essential Nutrients for Recovery High fiber Amino acids Dietary fat Omegas

  5. What exercise and physical activities are effective? • Walking • Running • Hiking • Swimming • Yoga • Weightlifting • Team sport

  6. How does addiction affect nutrition and health? • Irregular eating patterns Due to addiction, people started to adopt unhealthy and irregular eating patterns. Research has stated that people who consume alcohol are likely to increase their intake of unhealthy food by 30%. Excessive caloric intake result in obesity and several other issues like high blood pressure and high cholesterol which is a direct result of malnutrition. On the other side, opiates can cause anorexia, which results in decreased food consumption. Apart from that, it also increases the risk of infection and decreases gastrointestinal motility

  7. • Damage to the functions of the body Substances have a direct influence on the body. For example; opioids damage the functions of the body and metabolize food. Those who continuously consume substances majorly face issues like constipation, weight loss, or gain, and this is because substances reduce the stomach lining

  8. Tips for better recovery Here are some of the tips you can choose during recovery. During detox: • Balanced nutrition • Have regular meals • Avoid new addiction Food craving: • Don’t skip meals, as this can increase food cravings • Eat food until you feel satisfied Weight gain or loss: • Avoid consuming sodas, as this is neither good for weight loss nor weight gain • Indulge in regular physical activities

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