Nutrition
Nourish Your Recovery
When your body is under-fed, your mind and spirit struggle to keep pace. At Simcoe Addiction & Mental Health (SAMH) we treat nutrition as a clinical pillar—every bite is chosen to stabilize mood, reduce cravings, and restore the organ systems that substance use and stress deplete. Healing starts on the plate, long before it starts in the gym or the group room.
Why Nutrition Is Non-Negotiable in Recovery
“I didn’t realise how much a healthy diet could lift my mood until week two—meals became part of my therapy.” — CR (SAMH alumni), 2025
Repairs physical damage
Vitamins, minerals and quality proteins accelerate tissue repair after prolonged substance use or chronic stress.
Reduces withdrawal-driven cravings
Balanced macronutrients stabilise blood-sugar swings that can fuel urges to use.
Calms the gut–brain axis
Rebuilding a healthy microbiome is linked to lower anxiety, better sleep, and improved cognitive clarity.
Strengthens immunity
Micronutrient-dense foods bolster immune defenses often weakened during addiction.
