Marijuana has been well-known to increase appetite after smoking or ingesting the drug. A team of European scientists of University of Bordeaux has found that tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, marijuana’s active ingredient, increases the olfactory senses, which leads to its users tasting the food better.
No wonder, users who quit smoking weed have experienced a decrease in their appetite. A survey done by the group, Marijuana Anonymous, confirms that one third of the asked addicts said they had eating problems for the first days that lasted to six weeks after they stop their drug use.
Although our bodies are different, and some might not experience it, the appetite loss is a common withdrawal symptom after stopping from a long use of the drug. It is part of the detoxification process as our body flushes out the toxins and foreign substances to attain its normal state.
The good news is that the appetite loss does not last for a lifetime. After your body is cleansed, which usually takes for four weeks, everything will go back to normal and your eating habit will return. Besides, if you are planning to shred some pounds, the appetite loss for a month can serve your purpose.
But if you are worried about the loss of your appetite while undergoing the process of detoxification, here are some things you might want to try:
Fluids. Water can prevent dehydration especially when you are having nausea, which is also a common withdrawal symptom for some who quit smoking weed. If water seems bland, you can have juices for more flavorful fluids that can stimulate your taste buds.
Dairy Products. They are good source of protein and at the same time easy to eat. Milk, yogurt, cheese are some of its samples. Ice cream after meals can help motivate you to eat your meal. These foods are also calorie boosters needed to cope with your meal deficiencies.
Bland Foods. Bland foods are soft, low fat, and non-spicy food that recommended for persons that have digestive issues. These foods can be helpful when you are detoxifying from marijuana. Crackers, bread, grains, and cereals are essential for more energy intake. Spicy and high-fat foods can trigger marijuana nausea. Bland foods are good way to start your eating in small portion to regain your appetite.
Multivitamins. Aside from exercise and cold temperature, multivitamins and supplements are known to increase appetite. According to United Health Care, Zinc deficiency is known to decrease appetites and dull the taste buds. Consider consulting your physician to know whether it is right for you to have zinc intake.
Protein Shakes. You can experiment on what flavor of your shakes, peanut butter, chocolate smoothie, almond butter, fresh blueberry, coffee banana and many more. The best thing is that it is packed with essential nutrients needed by your body and it is easy to take it, best when you don’t feel eating.
Of course, there are other options available to you – and no one’s going to stop you if you wish to experiment a bit. After all, what’s important is that you manage to maintain proper nutrition as you detoxify.
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