A Diet that Helps the Brain Repair Itself

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A Diet that
Helps the Brain
Repair Itself
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Eating Right Every Day

• There are simple changes that anyone can make in
  their diet to move toward a better, healthier way
  of living that will make them feel good
  naturally. Known as a detox diet, it is often
  used to help alcoholics and addicts in recovery.

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• Poor dietary choices, overeating and substance
  abuse can all lead to consistently low natural
  levels of dopamine in the brain, a
  neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and
  reward. The need for increased dopamine drives
  unhealthy behavior, creating an addictive cycle.
  Neuroscience research has revealed that a special
  dopamine-rich, low-glycemic diet can kick-start
  the brains ability to produce dopamine which
  helps break an addiction. We literally feed the
  need for dopamine.

GRAINS
VEGETABLES
FRUITS
OILS
MILK
MEAT BEANS
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• This type of diet has multiple benefits,
  including ridding the body of toxins, unnecessary
  fats, salts and sugar. It effectively reduces
  excessive appetite and overeating, reduces mood
  swings and promotes a physiologically healthy
  body.

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Recommended foods to eat and avoid

• The detox diet includes a long list of healthy
  foods, but it cuts out specific foods that are
  considered high glycemic because they cause a
  blood sugar spike, which will crash and
  negatively affect mood and energy.

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With this diet, here are foods to eliminate

• White flour, added sugars, and foods with low
  nutritional value (chips, crackers, cookies,
  cake).
• Foods to increase include
• Protein-rich eggs, cheeses, yogurt, tofu, lean
  organic meat (not pork), poultry, wild-caught
  fish.
• Low-sugar fruit all fruits (except bananas and
  melons).
• Vegetables all vegetables (except white
  potatoes and corn).
• Whole grains whole-wheat breads and pastas,
  spelt, barley, buckwheat, farro, quinoa.

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• This diet helps the brain repair itself plus it
  improves mood and overall health. Its a simple
  plan that leads to healthy eating patterns and
  will curb using food to self soothe.

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• Youll notice the impact within a week. The
  constant level of dopamine from this diet
  contributes to a greater sense of control,
  self-mastery and self-worth. If you also
  incorporate mindfulness and breath work, there is
  a gain in greater mental clarity, which can lead
  to better choices and a more fulfilling life.

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