Food Safety and Nutrition is a very important aspect of the services provided by The Sensatori Retreat. It is therefore important we provide food that is healthy, nutritious and provides our Clients with a well balanced diet.
From birth it is important that our bodies receive proper nutrition in order for it to receive the necessary vitamins and nutrients it requires for growth. As we grow we need essential vitamins to develop bones, muscles, organs and tissues. Inadequate nutrition can lead to complications, weakened immune system, learning difficulties, stunted growth and many other illnesses that can affect you both physically and physiologically.
Food is fuel and its important that you eat a healthy balanced diet for your body to work effectively and efficiently. Good nutrition can go a long way towards preventing illness and has the power to transform you health, vitality and over all well-being.
Clients are sometimes admitted in a malnourished or under-nourished state due to not eating properly when they are actively using substances, depressed or experiencing an eating disorder. Malnutrition and unhealthy diets can be linked to a wide range of chronic illnesses that can affect a person physiologically and physically. Anxiety, stress disorders, heart disease, cancer and diabetes are common side effects amongst others.
A Serenity Addiction Centres part of our programme will be education around the importance of good nutrition and healthy living for optimum health.
We have devised a four-week rotational menu that offers a choice of dishes at lunch and dinner. All the foods provided has been chosen because they offer a well-balanced nutritional choice for all. Special dietary requirements will be catered for:
We provide four meals per day, consisting of:
- Breakfast – choice of cereals, toast, preserves and fresh fruit and juices.
- Lunch – hot meal choice, salad, yoghurt and fresh fruit.
- Dinner – hot meal choice, salad, sweet and fresh fruit.
- Supper – crackers, cheese, sweet biscuits and fresh fruit.
Making changes to the diet can have a dramatic effect on the physical, mental and emotional health and well-being of our bodies.
Good nutrition can be very effective alongside other holistic treatments such as fitness, yoga and creative therapies. It will awaken you senses and incorporated into your daily routine can enhance your quality of life. Combined, they can be effective treatment for those in rehab or detoxing from drugs or an alcohol addiction.
We understand that taking the decision to commit to rehab can be difficult, you can schedule a tour of one your local rehab centers to see the available facilities, resources and environment. This can help you with taking the first steps towards your rehabilitation
