Fiber FTW

When we quit drinking & start living fully we gotta start fueling ourselves differently. To feel alive I eat things that are living. Things that have soaked up some sun, dug their feet in the dirt & played their part in our wild ecosystem. Which is exactly how I wanna be living. When I was a drunk I didn’t feel connected to my environment at all. I felt like I did not belong. Eating what the planet bountifully provides gives me a sense of belonging (& oddly enough has helped clear up my allergies too, go figure).

The thing you get out of all those fruits & veg is fiber & it’s so damn important in sobriety. It cleans out the system & it will regulate you. If you are anything like me then chances are high that at some point you treated your system like a garbage disposal & it’s in need of some cleaning. Fiber also gives us a lot of energy & keeps us feeling full. Therefore we can fully engage in our lives & be less prone to unhealthy snacking AND CRAVINGS! Satiate your body so it has less room to whine about what it doesn’t have. It really does work. 

Now - important note on boosting your fiber intake. You might find yourself feeling a bit… farty. If this happens it simply means you need more water. Give it time, it will pass - pun intended. Just be patient & hydrate. 

Some amazing sources of fiber include (in no particular order).. 

Avocado
Kiwi
Chia seeds
Legumes
Nuts
Bananas
Beans
Popcorn
Broccoli
Figs
Brussels sprouts
Quinoa
Artichokes
Oatmeal
Carrots
Raspberries
Blackberries 
Whole grains 
Apples
Dried fruit
…& the beat goes on. 

We live in a beautiful, fiber rich world. Being aware of how much you are or are not eating is a great way to upgrade your diet, your mood & your daily deuce. Get on it.