Tim Westbrook
Tim Westbrook
Fuel Well: How to Boost Food and Nutrition for Recovery
Fuel Well: How to Boost Food and Nutrition for Recovery
Fuel Well: How to Boost Food and Nutrition for Recovery
Monday 27th July 2020
Tim Westbrook and Kristen Kirkpatrick explore how food choices impact addiction recovery, offering practical tips for healthier eating on 'I Love Being Sober'.
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Get the buttons here!Fuel Your Recovery: Nutrition's Role in Beating Addiction
If you don't address the food part of it, you're less likely to succeed because of the fact that your brain is continually being hijacked by foods that are not good for it, right.
Ever thought about how what you eat might be affecting your journey to sobriety? In this episode of 'I Love Being Sober', Tim Westbrook sits down with Kristen Kirkpatrick, a seasoned dietitian and Senior Fellow at Meadows Behavioral Health, to chat about the pivotal role food and nutrition play in the recovery process. Kristen, who's also a bestselling author and a familiar face on shows like TODAY and The Dr. Oz Show, brings her wealth of knowledge to the table.
She explains how our diet can influence blood sugar levels, which in turn can affect cravings and addictive behaviors. For instance, foods high in refined carbs can cause blood sugar spikes, potentially leading to those dreaded cravings. Kristen suggests opting for foods rich in fiber and healthy fats to keep those levels stable and help curb cravings. But that's just the tip of the iceberg.
The conversation also ventures into nutritional psychiatry, exploring how certain nutrients can aid in coping with trauma and mental health challenges. Tim and Kristen also touch on practical topics like the Mediterranean diet, intermittent fasting, and the benefits of organic dairy. They even discuss gene variants and how the Standard American Diet might be impacting our immune systems.
If you're on the path to recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with practical tips and heartfelt encouragement to make healthier food choices. It's a must-listen for anyone looking to boost their wellbeing through the power of nutrition.