The Eating for Recovery: The Essential Nutrition Plan to Reverse the Physical Damage of Alcoholism

337 Pages·2008·7.14 MB·English

by  Molly Siple

PRAISE FOR
EATING FOR RECOVERY:
“As a physician, I have found that alcoholism is always accompanied by
nutritional imbalances. Following an excellent nutritional program makes
recovery from this problem much easier and more effective. With its
recipes, menus, and nutritional advice, this wonderful book by Molly Siple
is a very helpful resource for anyone recovering from this condition.”
—SUSANLARK, MD, AUTHOROF
DR.SUSANLARK’SHORMONEREVOLUTION
“This book is an invaluable, science-based guide providing all the tools
for incorporating good nutrition in the recovery process.”
—BARRYS.SOLOF, MD, FASAM,
REGIONALCHIEF, ADDICTIONMEDICINE,
SOUTHERNCALIFORNIAPERMANENTEMEDICALGROUP
“Sensible, practical, life-changing! A must-have for every person in
recovery—and their family members too.”
—KATHERINEKETCHAM,COAUTHOR
BEYONDTHEINFLUENCE:UNDERSTANDINGANDDEFEATING
ALCOHOLISMANDEATINGRIGHTTOSTAYSOBER
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EATING FOR RECOVERY
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Molly Siple, MS, RD,a registered dietitian with a scientific background in
nutrition, is an expert in the field after more than twenty years of experi-
ence in food and health. Siple’s culinary interests began with the launch
of her highly successful catering business in New York City. She went on
to teach nutrition at the prestigious Southern California Cordon Bleu
School of Culinary Arts. She has authored/coauthored more than ten
books, including Healing Foods for Dummies and Recipes for Change,
which was a nominee for the International Association of Culinary Profes-
sionals’ Julia Child Cookbook Awards.Currently on the advisory board of
Natural Health magazine, Siple has appeared as a nutrition spokesperson
on ABCTV–7 in Los Angeles and the Today Show. She lives in Los Ange-
les. Her Web site is eatingforrecovery.com.
E AT I N G F O R
R E C O V E R Y
The Essential Nutrition Plan
to Reverse the Physical Damage
of Alcoholism
MOLLY SIPLE, MS, RD
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Siple,Molly.
Eating for recovery :the essential nutrition plan to reverse the physical damage of alcoholism /
Molly Siple.—1st ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-60094-044-6 (alk.paper)
1.Alcoholism—Diet therapy. 2.Alcoholism—Nutritional aspects. I.Title.
RC565.S535 2008
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To our friend Peter.
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CONTENTS
1 Good Nutrition:
An Essential Part of Your Recovery Process, 1
2 Alcohol and Ailments:
Why You Need to Eat Nutritious Foods, 11
3 Foods that Help You Repair, Renew, and Recover, 33
4 The Goals of Recovery Eating, 61
5 The Daily Eating Plan:
Menus for Recovery, 101
6 Eating More Home-Cooked Meals:
Recipes for Recovery, 163
7 Enhancing Recovery with Nutritional Supplements, 291
Acknowledgments, 299
Healthy Food Resources, 300
Recommended Reading, 308
Organizations for Alcoholism and Recovery, 309
Selected Bibliography, 312
Index, 315