Bite by Bite: Nutrition for Life
Bite by Bite: Nutrition for Life
Purdue University Extension - Health & Human Sciences
Recovery, Cravings, and the Missing Piece: Why Nutrition Matters in Substance Use Recovery
1 hour 3 minutes Posted Mar 25, 2026 at 3:59 pm.
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In this episode of Bite by Bite, we explore the often-overlooked role nutrition plays in substance use and recovery, from dopamine, blood sugar, and cravings to the very real nutrient deficiencies that can affect brain and body healing. This conversation is for anyone working in recovery spaces, supporting someone in recovery, or simply curious about how food and physiology intersect with addiction and healing. Tune in to learn what’s happening inside the body, why perfection isn’t the goal, and how small, realistic nutrition strategies can support stability one bite at a time.