In the early stages of your withdrawal, you might not be up for eating solid foods, so many people choose to drink Ensure
protein drinks instead, as meal substitutes. A
diet high in
protein is essential for detoxing. Red meats, while high in protein, should be avoided during the early stages of your withdrawal, because they contain components which heighten pain and inflammation. Proteins are the building blocks for every neurotransmitter and enzyme in your body!