At Serenity House Detox & Recovery Florida in Jupiter, Florida, we believe in new beginnings. Here, you begin your road to recovery by ridding your body of alcohol and drugs and laying a foundation for your rehabilitation program. Eating right and exercising helps rebuild your body. Therefore, nutrition therapy is a pillar of our detox treatment approach at our drug and alcohol detox center in FL.

Nutrition Therapy at Our Jupiter Detox Center

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Our nutrition therapy includes nutritious meals and education you can use during your rehabilitation program and throughout your life. Nutrition plays a primary role when it comes to addressing poor health due to substance abuse. It also impacts the detox process as your body reacts to withdrawal symptoms.

Proper nutrition restores your physical wellness, which facilitates mental and emotional healing before and after detox. Consequently, when you feel good physically, you may have greater success in avoiding a relapse. To learn about our nutrition therapy program, schedule a consultation with one of our counselors.

Role of Cuisine in a Nutrition Therapy Program

Prepared by chefs, the cuisine at Serenity House Detox & Recovery Florida is designed to taste great. You receive three full meals, plus snacks, to keep up your strength as you go through your detox program.

Meals include fresh ingredients, with modifications available for special diets. Discuss any special needs or preferences when you first arrive and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.

Substance Abuse Disrupts Your Health and Nutrition

Many clients with substance abuse disorders come to our center with an unhealthy diet. The nutrition therapy program counteracts the results of malnutrition. Consuming alcohol and taking drugs deprives your body of its capacity to absorb nutrients. Also, many people with substance use disorders tend to disregard their health and diets.

Sometimes, an unhealthy relationship with food causes you to gain or lose weight during detox. Through our nutrition therapy program, our staff strives to instill healthy eating habits to promote overall health and well-being.

Another complication of substance abuse causes you to confuse hunger cravings with cravings for drugs and alcohol. As you regain your sobriety, this gradually comes back. In the meantime, you may need to retrain yourself to eat regular meals and rediscover your appetite.

Impacts of Alcohol on Nutrition and Health

Alcohol deprives your body of thiamine. Every cell in your body relies on thiamine. This includes tissues in your liver, heart, brain, and kidneys. Without thiamine, none of these tissues function properly. This increases your risk of developing certain diseases, including heart disease and diabetes.

As part of our nutrition therapy program, you learn about foods rich in thiamine, such as nuts, meat, and whole grains. Increasing your intake of thiamine levels decreases your risk of heart failure and helps you build up your health following prolonged alcohol abuse.

When you drink too much alcohol, it also impacts your brain. Thiamine deficiency may even lead to dementia or Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, which causes vision problems, confusion, and memory loss. Additionally, chronic alcohol use raises the likelihood of metabolic syndrome, associated with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar, as well as excess body fat. Metabolic syndrome dramatically increases your risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Impacts of Opioids on Nutrition and Health

As part of our nutrition therapy program, you learn more about how your body functions under the influence of opioids. Opioids slow down certain body functions, such as digestion and metabolism, and make you sleepy. Here are some of the other health and nutrition impacts of prolonged opioid use:

  • Decreased efficiency in processing nutrients
  • Frequent constipation
  • Detox and withdrawal from opioids disrupt your meal plans
  • Nausea and diarrhea often accompany withdrawal symptoms

Your body may struggle to process the food and water you consume at a time when you need nutrition the most. That’s why our nutrition therapy plan prioritizes education and healthy eating habits.

Nutrition Therapy Program in Jupiter

At Serenity House Detox & Recovery Florida, our robust nutrition therapy program helps you learn to rebuild your health from the inside out. Don’t let alcohol and drug dependence take over your life. Our detox program forms the first step in your road to lasting recovery. Contact us at 866.294.5306 to learn more.