Tuesday, December 13, 2011

What Foods to Eat to Reverse the Negative Effects of Alcohol Abuse

Drinking lots of alcohol can have devastating effects

Drinking large amounts of alcohol can have incredibly devastating effects on the body. From liver damage to brain damage, the effects of alcohol abuse are disastrous.

Thankfully, there are some measures that can be taken that can slightly lessen the negative effects of alcohol abuse. Avoiding alcohol is the largest component of any plan to recover from alcohol abuse, and sobriety will help any person to gain a healthy body faster.


Staying hydrated and enjoying moderate exercise most days of the week can also help. One of the biggest ways to reverse the negative effects of alcohol abuse is through the diet. This guide will briefly tell you about which foods to consume to help heal a body from alcohol abuse:

Eat a Low Fat Diet: While fat is a vital nutrient, for those who are overweight or obese, it might be worthwhile to reduce fat consumption for some time.

By eating a reduced calorie and low fat diet, you can lose weight and reduce stress placed on your body. With less stress, your body can focus on healing itself and improving the immune system after a period of
abusing alcohol.

Eat Foods High in B Vitamins: Vitamin B is able to improve liver function, which is the organ most likely to be damaged after a period of alcohol abuse.

Therefore, it is recommended to consume a diet high in foods with Vitamin B. Many vegetable and fruits are a source of various B vitamins, including spinach, broccoli, asparagus and romaine lettuce.

You can also find it in other sources, such as lentils or even calf's liver. By including these items in your diet, you can help your liver to recover faster from alcohol abuse.

A diet rich in vitamins that helps to support a healthy weight gives someone the best chance of reversing the negative effects of alcohol abuse.

Written By:  Enrico Forte

About the author: Enrico blogs for Mediterraneanbook.com health blog to deliver free information about the Mediterranean diet and help people live longer and better.


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10 comments:

  1. RockyDecember 13, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    I always thought liver was bad for you! Ha, now i'll eat it when my grandmother makes it for me...

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  3. JaniceFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    This is a great article, and a great topic to explore. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2012 at 2:00 AM

    It is better not to drink alcohol than to suffer from its effects

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  10. Shelley@homedrugtestingkitsJanuary 5, 2013 at 4:36 AM

    Thanks for sharing this useful information on foods that people can use to help their bodies heal. I have always heard about water and the positive effects of staying hydrated.

    I think that as you have pointed out, attending to the liver is also important. The liver has to process everything and it is subjected to a lot of strain when people consume large amounts of alcohol regularly.

    It is important to build up this organ in any way possible. I see that you pointed out some of the foods that are high in B vitamins. Would you recommend taking supplements that contain the B vitamins?

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