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Wellness, Nutrition & Prevention |
Did you know that according to the Obesity Action Coalition www.obesityaction.org more than 93 million Americans are affected by the disease of obesity?
Poor nutrition can cause health problems, overweight and obesity. Teaching your children how to choose healthy food options and why they should stay physically active will help them maintain a healthy weight as an adult.
Family Dinners Reduce Teen Drug Use
According to WebMd, 60% of teens who say they eat dinners with their families at least five times a week are less likely to say they have friends who use alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, or drugs that are prescribed for other people.
“The message for parents couldn’t be any clearer,” says Kathleen Ferrigno, CASA’s director of marketing. “With the recent rise in the number of Americans age 12 and older who are using drugs, it is more important than ever to sit down to dinner and engage your children in conversation about their lives, their friends, school - just talk.”
Knowledge Is Power for Parents Ferrigno says there is no guarantee that any measures that parents take will keep kids drug free, but the more you know, the better the odds are that you will raise a healthy kid.”
The new CASA report also says that teens who have fewer than three family dinners per week, compared to peers who sit down with their families five to seven times, are:
Also, If you're in recovery from a substance use disorder, good nutrition and exercise are key to maintaining your sobriety. There's scientific proof that nutritional imbalances and a poor diet can negatively impact your recovery. Exercise can also help by giving you natural highs and endorphins.
From time to time it is good to give your body a rest from the stresses of everyday life. We can't control everything, but we can control what we put in our mouths.
One of my favorite people, Kriss Carr, although in a recovery all her own from cancer, has great recipes, an amazing blog with a variety of tips on how EVERYONE cn stay healthy and keeping a positive attitude... Check her out here: kriscarr.com
Check out these links to get more information on sobriety, exercise and nutrition:
www.addiction.com/in-recovery/healthy-living/exercise/
www.thefix.com/content/nutrition-and-addiction-recovery-how-healthy-eating-can-help-you-stay-sober
www.promises.com/articles/addiction-recovery/nutrition-can-aid-sobriety/
Poor nutrition can cause health problems, overweight and obesity. Teaching your children how to choose healthy food options and why they should stay physically active will help them maintain a healthy weight as an adult.
Family Dinners Reduce Teen Drug Use
According to WebMd, 60% of teens who say they eat dinners with their families at least five times a week are less likely to say they have friends who use alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, or drugs that are prescribed for other people.
“The message for parents couldn’t be any clearer,” says Kathleen Ferrigno, CASA’s director of marketing. “With the recent rise in the number of Americans age 12 and older who are using drugs, it is more important than ever to sit down to dinner and engage your children in conversation about their lives, their friends, school - just talk.”
Knowledge Is Power for Parents Ferrigno says there is no guarantee that any measures that parents take will keep kids drug free, but the more you know, the better the odds are that you will raise a healthy kid.”
The new CASA report also says that teens who have fewer than three family dinners per week, compared to peers who sit down with their families five to seven times, are:
- More than 1.5 times likelier to have friends who drink regularly and use marijuana.
- 1.5 times likelier to have friends who abuse prescription drugs in order to get high.
- 1.25 times more likely to have friends who use illegal drugs such as LSD, ecstasy, cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin.
Also, If you're in recovery from a substance use disorder, good nutrition and exercise are key to maintaining your sobriety. There's scientific proof that nutritional imbalances and a poor diet can negatively impact your recovery. Exercise can also help by giving you natural highs and endorphins.
From time to time it is good to give your body a rest from the stresses of everyday life. We can't control everything, but we can control what we put in our mouths.
- Give your digestive system a break so your body can heal and repair itself quickly
- Feed yourself pure nutrition that your body can absorb immediately
- Help your liver and kidneys detoxify your body
- Give your body what it needs to slim down and have more energy
One of my favorite people, Kriss Carr, although in a recovery all her own from cancer, has great recipes, an amazing blog with a variety of tips on how EVERYONE cn stay healthy and keeping a positive attitude... Check her out here: kriscarr.com
Check out these links to get more information on sobriety, exercise and nutrition:
www.addiction.com/in-recovery/healthy-living/exercise/
www.thefix.com/content/nutrition-and-addiction-recovery-how-healthy-eating-can-help-you-stay-sober
www.promises.com/articles/addiction-recovery/nutrition-can-aid-sobriety/