fresh vegetables and fruit. A close friend believes that eating plenty of bean sprouts helped him give up smoking cigarettes – and he lost interest in alcohol at the same time!

A 60 % raw food diet is easy achieve with inspiration, support and ways to make fresh fruit and vegetables tasty and delicious! There are thousands of raw food recipes available on the internet and in cookbooks. The variety of sweet and sav

Recent studies show that eating certain foods can support a reduce alcohol intake. That’s right, it is possible to reduce your alcohol cravings by changing your diet. The most important change you can make to reduce the desire to drink is eating more raw food; this means more fruit and vegetables.

Recently I read about a study that showed a nutrient-dense diet of 60 – 70% raw foods can eliminate cravings for alcohol. A 1985 study put 32 people with high blood pressure on a 6-month diet which included 60 – 70% raw food. This diet succeeded in lowering their blood pressure and balancing blood cholesterol and blood fats. However the researchers also discovered that 80% of those who regularly drank alcohol abstained without suggestion or encouragement. A similar percentage of smokers also quit.

When I started eating mostly raw foods I gradually found myself drinking less and less alcohol. Previously I had been working as a restaurant chef and I’d have a beer or a wine most evenings after work. Often I had a couple more drinks when I got home! I wouldn’t say I was addicted (who does?!) but I did have a well-entrenched habit of regular drinking. When we started eating more raw food I didn’t have any intention to stop drinking alcohol completely; wine is a actually a raw, fermented product, which I continued to enjoy occasionally. But I found myself becoming less and less interested.

Many other studies have shown that alcohol craving is associated with poor nutrition. Nutritional support is essential part of any programme for long-term recovery from alcohol addiction. The best way to get a boost in nutrients is from a high raw food diet with plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit. A close friend believes that eating plenty of bean sprouts helped him give up smoking cigarettes – and he lost interest in alcohol at the same time!

A 60 % raw food diet is easy achieve with inspiration, support and ways to make fresh fruit and vegetables tasty and delicious! There are thousands of raw food recipes available on the internet and in cookbooks. The variety of sweet and savo

. A 1985 study put 32 people with high blood pressure on a 6-month diet which included 60 – 70% raw food. This diet succeeded in lowering their blood pressure and balancing blood cholesterol and blood fats. However the researchers also discovered that 80% of those who regularly drank alcohol abstained without suggestion or encouragement. A similar percentage of smokers also quit.

When I started eating mostly raw foods I gradually found myself drinking less and less alcohol. Previously I had been working as a restaurant chef and I’d have a beer or a wine most evenings after work. Often I had a couple more drinks when I got home! I wouldn’t say I was addicted (who does?!) but I did have a well-entrenched habit of regular drinking. When we started eating more raw food I didn’t have any intention to stop drinking alcohol completely; wine is a actually a raw, fermented product, which I continued to enjoy occasionally. But I found myself becoming less and less interested.

Many other studies have shown that alcohol craving is associated with poor nutrition. Nutritional support is essential part of any programme for long-term recovery from alcohol addiction. The best way to get a boost in nutrients is from a high raw food diet with plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit. A close friend believes that eating plenty of bean sprouts helped him give up smoking cigarettes – and he lost interest in alcohol at the same time!

A 60 % raw food diet is easy achieve with inspiration, support and ways to make fresh fruit and vegetables tasty and delicious! There are thousands of raw food recipes available on the internet and in cookbooks. The variety of sweet and sav

foods I gradually found myself drinking less and less alcohol. Previously I had been working as a restaurant chef and I’d have a beer or a wine most evenings after work. Often I had a couple more drinks when I got home! I wouldn’t say I was addicted (who does?!) but I did have a well-entrenched habit of regular drinking. When we started eating more raw food I didn’t have any intention to stop drinking alcohol completely; wine is a actually a raw, fermented product, which I continued to enjoy occasionally. But I found myself becoming less and less interested.

Many other studies have shown that alcohol craving is associated with poor nutrition. Nutritional support is essential part of any programme for long-term recovery from alcohol addiction. The best way to get a boost in nutrients is from a high raw food diet with plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit. A close friend believes that eating plenty of bean sprouts helped him give up smoking cigarettes – and he lost interest in alcohol at the same time!

A 60 % raw food diet is easy achieve with inspiration, support and ways to make fresh fruit and vegetables tasty and delicious! There are thousands of raw food recipes available on the internet and in cookbooks. The variety of sweet and sav

ne is a actually a raw, fermented product, which I continued to enjoy occasionally. But I found myself becoming less and less interested.

Many other studies have shown that alcohol craving is associated with poor nutrition. Nutritional support is essential part of any programme for long-term recovery from alcohol addiction. The best way to get a boost in nutrients is from a high raw food diet with plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit. A close friend believes that eating plenty of bean sprouts helped him give up smoking cigarettes – and he lost interest in alcohol at the same time!

A 60 % raw food diet is easy achieve with inspiration, support and ways to make fresh fruit and vegetables tasty and delicious! There are thousands of raw food recipes available on the internet and in cookbooks. The variety of sweet and sav

fresh vegetables and fruit. A close friend believes that eating plenty of bean sprouts helped him give up smoking cigarettes – and he lost interest in alcohol at the same time!

A 60 % raw food diet is easy achieve with inspiration, support and ways to make fresh fruit and vegetables tasty and delicious! There are thousands of raw food recipes available on the internet and in cookbooks. The variety of sweet and savoury dishes will amaze and motivate you. Your kitchen skills will be transformed and rejuvenated!

What is a healthy level of alcohol consumption?

Alcohol is a central feature of leisure time, celebrations, sporting events and holidays for most people. We seem to share an unspoken belief that there’s more talk, laughter, dancing and relaxation when our gatherings include “a few drinks”. We may often refer to alcohol as a “social lubricant”, hardly considering the detrimental affects.

From a physical health point of few it’s clear that low to moderate consumption of alcohol is not necessarily harmful. There has been much publicity (and toasting!) of recent studies that tell us a glass or two of red wine a day can actually have long-term beneficial affects. Personally I know I wouldn’t feel as energetic, alive and happy if I drank alcohol every day – I generally drink a glass of wine once or twice a week, at most.

Sadly, there many drink way more than one or two drinks a day. The health affects of this are serious. Excessive alcohol consumption is a significant risk factor for high blood pressure, heart disease, some types of cancer, and Type 2 diabetes. Long-term problems include digestive disorders and irreparable damage to the brain, liver, intestines and pancreas.

See Part Two of this article on Alcohol Cravings and find out why malnourishment, hypoglycemia and coffee increase desire for a drink. Plus get a list of the top foods for reducing alcohol cravings.

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