What You Need to Know About Sugar and Alcohol Cravings with Angela MagillWhat You Need to Know About Sugar and Alcohol Cravings with Angela Magill
Alcohol Tipping Point
Angela Magill joins the show to talk about sugar and alcohol cravings. Angela is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist specializing in cognitive and mental health. We chat about: Angela’s experience with an eating disorder and drinking Similarities between sugar and alcohol in the body Why we get sugar cravings when we quit drinking Alternative ways to manage cravings How sugar may make your drinking cravings worse Should we demonize sugar Best way to eat for recovery And more! Find Angela: nutritionwithangela.com @nutrition_with_angela Free 7-day break-up with Sugar Challenge for podcast listeners: https://www.nutritionwithangela.com/no-sugar-challenge Ready to break up with alcohol? Join the next Alcohol Tipping Point Alcoholiday! Monthly dry group to help you take a break from drinking with online support and tools. Find out more here: https://www.a
41:22•8 Feb 2023
Unpacking Sugar and Alcohol Cravings with Angela Magill
“Sugar has similar effects where it depletes key nutrients: zinc, magnesium and b vitamins.”
Why do we crave sugar when we quit drinking? In this episode of 'Alcohol Tipping Point', Deb Mazenor chats with Angela Magill, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist who specializes in cognitive and mental health. Angela opens up about her own battles with an eating disorder and how it intertwined with her drinking habits. She breaks down the similarities between sugar and alcohol in our bodies and reveals why those sugar cravings hit hard when we stop drinking.
But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. Angela offers practical tips to manage these cravings, like choosing foods that support your digestive health and replenish essential nutrients. She also highlights the benefits of omega-3s and B vitamins, which can help keep you calm and energized. And for those wondering about artificial sweeteners, Angela shares her take on finding a balanced approach.
Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how nutrition plays a crucial role in recovery and get some actionable advice to help you on your journey.
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