Food for Recovery: Exploring “Diet Culture” Messaging and How It Interferes with Physical Healing and Sobriety

Food for Recovery: Exploring “Diet Culture” Messaging and How It Interferes with Physical Healing and Sobriety is organized by C4 Recovery Foundation and will be held on May 13, 2020.

Description:
It is almost impossible to make it through a day without seeing messages such as: “eat this for better health”, “avoid these unclean foods”, “remove toxins with this cleanse”; these messages are tempting when a person feels physical/emotional pain, discomfort and/or a focus on “health” may not have been a priority in the past. All of which are often true for those who have, or are currently struggling, with substance use disorder. This presentation will review key malnutrition and gut concerns that require immediate attention along with reviewing why it is so important to avoid FAD diets or extreme food/fueling behaviors. Nutrition education and monitoring are critical to ensure that clients can regain recognition of the body’s natural cues, and the ability to understand balanced food choices to best support short- and long-term recovery.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.