Eating for Recovery: Nourishing Your Body, Mind, and Spirit
Recovery needs to involve our mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional selves. Do we replace the drug with food? Are we eating to fill the void? Did you put down the spoon only to pick up the fork?
Imagine breaking free from addiction only to find yourself struggling with another challenge: nutrition. In this episode of 'Recovery (Sort Of)', hosts Billy and Jason tackle the often-overlooked aspect of recovery—what we eat. They dive into how our food choices can impact our mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health. Have you ever considered that the chemicals in processed foods might be affecting your recovery?
Billy and Jason share their personal battles with sugar addiction and the journey to relearn healthy eating habits. They highlight the importance of tracking what you eat, not to count calories, but to make those calories count. The episode covers various nutrition plans, from whole foods to intermittent fasting, stressing that there's no one-size-fits-all solution. The duo also discusses how different foods can influence your mood and overall mental well-being.
They emphasize the need for education and mindful eating as tools for making healthier choices. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in recovery looking to nourish their body, mind, and spirit. Billy and Jason offer practical advice and heartfelt stories that will resonate with anyone on a journey towards wellness.