Nutrition
This B-vitamin, often depleted by alcohol or drug use, supports brain function and energy production.
What is vitamin B1? (Thiamine)
What are carbohydrates used for?
Primary energy source
What are problems with consuming too much food.
Gain Weight
Increase in Cholesterol
Increase in heart disease
What dairy product can ease digestive problems ?
Yogurt
Alcoholics often crave this, but it can worsen mood swings and trigger relapse
What is sugar?
What are proteins mainly used for?
Growth and repair
TRUE or FALSE - you can eat too much of one nutrient
TRUE
True or False - walking is as effective as running
TRUE
How much water should you drink per day?
11-15 cups per day
Eating these on a regular schedule prevents low blood sugar, which is often mistaken for a drug craving.
What are balanced meals?
The human body is made of__ % of water
70%
Consume less calories than they burn.
Low levels of this can make people feel tired, shaky, and irritable in recovery.
What is low blood sugar?
What does deficiency mean?
lack of a certain nutrient
This common beverage should be reduced during recovery because it causes dehydration and hinders sleep.
What is caffiene?
What are the 5 food groups?
Grains, protein, fruits, vegetables and dairy
Nutrition, exercise, sleep, and hydration are all examples of this recovery skill.
What is self care?
Eating every 3–4 hours helps prevent this common relapse trigger.
What are cravings?
Name a healthy snack
hummus and pita chips
celery and peanut butter
an apple
The type of fiber that keeps blood sugar stable, found in whole grains, beans, and vegetables.
What are complex carbohydrates?
2 facts about water in the body
Keep normal temperature
Get rid of wastes through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements.
What is a good source of Iron?
red meat
This organ works hard to detox the body and can be damaged by substance use.
What is the liver?
What does an empty calorie food mean?
A food that is low in nutrition and highly processed.
To aid in detoxification, it is critical to increase the intake of this, especially if suffering from chronic constipation or diarrhea.
What is water?