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How to Eat to Change How You Drink: Heal Your Gut, Mend Your Mind, and Improve Nutrition to Change Your Relationship with Alcohol
Let nutrition guide you to sobriety (or to just drinking a little less) with this guide and meal plan to reduce alcohol cravings and repair your health through food.
Trapped in alcohol's addictive grip, Dr. Brooke Scheller wanted a way out. For her, total sobriety was the answer to her problem, which she achieved by applying her skills as a doctor of nutrition, pairing her knowledge of nutrition with other integrative therapies to eliminate alcohol for good. Seeing the success in herself, she shifted her practice to help inspire others to explore a lifestyle with little to no alcohol.
How to Eat to Change How You Drink is a revolutionary guide to leverage food and nutrition to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption, develop mindfulness, and promote a healthier relationship with alcohol. Working through the book, readers will identify their drinking archetype and then learn the types of nutritional changes they can make to reduce alcohol cravings alongside behavior modification; they'll learn how alcohol affects their nutritional status and can contribute to health symptoms ranging from fatigue, to hormonal imbalances, digestive irregularities, weight gain, thyroid disorders, autoimmune diseases and more; and they'll restore their nutritional status and repair key body systems after moderate to heavy alcohol consumption.
This book will change the way we think about and address alcohol intake in our society-- through the lens of nutrition.
Trapped in alcohol's addictive grip, Dr. Brooke Scheller wanted a way out. For her, total sobriety was the answer to her problem, which she achieved by applying her skills as a doctor of nutrition, pairing her knowledge of nutrition with other integrative therapies to eliminate alcohol for good. Seeing the success in herself, she shifted her practice to help inspire others to explore a lifestyle with little to no alcohol.
How to Eat to Change How You Drink is a revolutionary guide to leverage food and nutrition to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption, develop mindfulness, and promote a healthier relationship with alcohol. Working through the book, readers will identify their drinking archetype and then learn the types of nutritional changes they can make to reduce alcohol cravings alongside behavior modification; they'll learn how alcohol affects their nutritional status and can contribute to health symptoms ranging from fatigue, to hormonal imbalances, digestive irregularities, weight gain, thyroid disorders, autoimmune diseases and more; and they'll restore their nutritional status and repair key body systems after moderate to heavy alcohol consumption.
This book will change the way we think about and address alcohol intake in our society-- through the lens of nutrition.
256 pages, Hardcover
Published December 26, 2023
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February 19, 2024
I finished this in a day! I was lucky enough to hear Dr. Scheller speak at a sober "dry January vibes" event in Philly last month and was instantly captivated by her approach to sobriety.
I have decreased my alcohol consumption drastically over the last 2 years and while I don't plan on going fully sober, Dr. Scheller offers a unique perspective on reducing alcohol intake and the impacts over-consumption of alcohol has on our health.
As I've gotten older, I find that it is so hard to get clear and direct information on our health (especially if you are a woman). Brooke does SUCH a good job at explaining things from the effect of alcohol on the body, food and nutrition and how it helps or hurts our bodies, and supplements and exercise that can impact us as well. I feel like I learned SO much in this book. Everything was explained super clearly and there is more information than the same typical things we see online.
I loved this book! Would recommend to any young adult who is curious about reducing or eliminating their alcohol intake.
I have decreased my alcohol consumption drastically over the last 2 years and while I don't plan on going fully sober, Dr. Scheller offers a unique perspective on reducing alcohol intake and the impacts over-consumption of alcohol has on our health.
As I've gotten older, I find that it is so hard to get clear and direct information on our health (especially if you are a woman). Brooke does SUCH a good job at explaining things from the effect of alcohol on the body, food and nutrition and how it helps or hurts our bodies, and supplements and exercise that can impact us as well. I feel like I learned SO much in this book. Everything was explained super clearly and there is more information than the same typical things we see online.
I loved this book! Would recommend to any young adult who is curious about reducing or eliminating their alcohol intake.
December 6, 2023
This is the right book at the right time. I read an advanced copy of this book and found it to be super insightful, articulate, and authentic. In fact, I'm an avid nutrition expect and learned a ton from my reading. I found myself following up on the research especially on herbs and supplements that can support the sober and sober-curious lifestyle. This has changed my relationship with alcohol and how social situations affect my life. Kudos to Dr. Scheller for her courage and diligence on this work!
November 5, 2023
This is the alcohol + nutrition book that you didn’t know you needed. While most books in the #QuitLit canon cover the mental health aspect of sobriety, Dr. Scheller’s book focuses on the physical health angle—especially when it comes to nutrition. This book also has delicious, easy-to-make recipes to help readers on their sober (curious) nutrition journey.
June 8, 2025
Don’t worry haha. I decided to read this after I learned alcohol is a carcinogen in any amount. I just turned 21 and wanted to see learn more. It was some good info I guess but near the end it was just some of the same stuff.
February 18, 2025
Was really helpful in simplifying the beginning of my nutrition journey in early sobriety
March 28, 2024
Her approach/tone is on point. The recipes look hard!
September 1, 2025
Whether you’re curious about how best to reduce your alcohol intake, wanting to completely cut it out, or just evaluating what your relationship to drinking is like/has become, this is a great resource. I loved that this book didn’t include any fluff or filler. Dr. Brooke found a way to dive deep into nutrition, lifestyle changes, gut health, relationships, and more while finding a way to keep the information engaging with her personable tone. Plus, plenty of actionable steps and reflective prompts are included that help you explore where you’re currently at and where you want to be. I loved it and blew through it quickly!
March 9, 2024
"Eat to Change How You Drink: Heal Your Gut, Mend Your Mind, and Improve Nutrition to Change Your Relationship with Alcohol" by Brooke Scheller offers a comprehensive approach to reevaluating and transforming your relationship with alcohol through nutrition and lifestyle changes. Scheller's book provides practical insights and actionable steps to help individuals understand the connection between alcohol consumption, nutrition, and overall well-being, offering a holistic path to sobriety.
The book begins by addressing the importance of reflecting on one's relationship with alcohol and recognizing the signs that it may be time to make a change. Scheller highlights the societal and cultural influences that often perpetuate harmful drinking habits and encourages readers to listen to their inner voice urging them to reconsider their alcohol consumption.
Scheller emphasizes that sobriety is not about deprivation but about reclaiming control over one's life and well-being. She challenges common myths about alcohol, such as its role in socializing and stress relief, and provides evidence-based insights into its detrimental effects on physical and mental health.
One of the key aspects of the book is the exploration of different drinking archetypes, including social drinkers, stress drinkers, and habitual drinkers. By identifying one's drinking type, readers can better understand their drinking habits and address the root causes of their alcohol cravings.
Scheller then delves into the impact of alcohol on nutrition and physiology, explaining how alcohol consumption affects blood sugar levels, hormone regulation, gut health, and brain function. She highlights the importance of adjusting one's diet to support sobriety and provides a 30-day nutrition challenge designed to curb alcohol cravings and promote healing.
The nutrition challenge focuses on meal timing, macronutrient balance, incorporating functional foods, and avoiding processed foods. Scheller provides practical tips and meal ideas to help readers successfully complete the challenge and establish healthier eating habits.
In addition to dietary changes, Scheller discusses the importance of incorporating lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise, prioritizing sleep, practicing meditation and mindfulness, and seeking support from communities of like-minded individuals.
Overall, "Eat to Change How You Drink" offers a comprehensive guide to transforming one's relationship with alcohol through nutrition and lifestyle changes. Scheller's holistic approach empowers readers to take control of their health and well-being, providing practical strategies for achieving sobriety and creating a life filled with vitality and purpose.
The book begins by addressing the importance of reflecting on one's relationship with alcohol and recognizing the signs that it may be time to make a change. Scheller highlights the societal and cultural influences that often perpetuate harmful drinking habits and encourages readers to listen to their inner voice urging them to reconsider their alcohol consumption.
Scheller emphasizes that sobriety is not about deprivation but about reclaiming control over one's life and well-being. She challenges common myths about alcohol, such as its role in socializing and stress relief, and provides evidence-based insights into its detrimental effects on physical and mental health.
One of the key aspects of the book is the exploration of different drinking archetypes, including social drinkers, stress drinkers, and habitual drinkers. By identifying one's drinking type, readers can better understand their drinking habits and address the root causes of their alcohol cravings.
Scheller then delves into the impact of alcohol on nutrition and physiology, explaining how alcohol consumption affects blood sugar levels, hormone regulation, gut health, and brain function. She highlights the importance of adjusting one's diet to support sobriety and provides a 30-day nutrition challenge designed to curb alcohol cravings and promote healing.
The nutrition challenge focuses on meal timing, macronutrient balance, incorporating functional foods, and avoiding processed foods. Scheller provides practical tips and meal ideas to help readers successfully complete the challenge and establish healthier eating habits.
In addition to dietary changes, Scheller discusses the importance of incorporating lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise, prioritizing sleep, practicing meditation and mindfulness, and seeking support from communities of like-minded individuals.
Overall, "Eat to Change How You Drink" offers a comprehensive guide to transforming one's relationship with alcohol through nutrition and lifestyle changes. Scheller's holistic approach empowers readers to take control of their health and well-being, providing practical strategies for achieving sobriety and creating a life filled with vitality and purpose.
November 3, 2023
Dr Brooke Scheller’s “How to Eat to Change How You Drink” is a groundbreaking book that offers a fresh perspective on sobriety through the lens of nutrition. Scheller’s personal story is inspiring, and her approach is practical and scientifically sound. This book skillfully helps you to understand your drinking habits and provides actionable strategies to curb cravings and heal the body. I love the holistic approach - not only addressing alcohol but overall health and wellbeing.
December 28, 2023
"The How to Eat to Change How You Drink" by Brooke Scheller is a game-changer for anyone looking to transform their relationship with alcohol. Scheller's approach is refreshingly realistic and focuses on the power of nutrition in reshaping our habits. Her writing is not preachy; instead, it feels like a friendly chat over coffee, where she shares practical tips and personal anecdotes.
What sets this book apart is its emphasis on nourishing the body to support a mindful drinking lifestyle. Scheller guides readers through delicious recipes and nutrition insights, making the journey to healthier choices enjoyable. From nutrient-rich smoothies to balanced meals, she proves that a well-fed body can influence our drinking patterns positively.
The conversational tone and relatable anecdotes make "How to Eat to Change How You Drink" a delightful read. Scheller combines nutritional expertise with genuine empathy, offering a holistic approach to wellness that extends beyond just cutting back on alcohol. If you're seeking a realistic and friendly guide to transform your drinking habits, this book is your new kitchen companion. Cheers to a healthier, happier you!
What sets this book apart is its emphasis on nourishing the body to support a mindful drinking lifestyle. Scheller guides readers through delicious recipes and nutrition insights, making the journey to healthier choices enjoyable. From nutrient-rich smoothies to balanced meals, she proves that a well-fed body can influence our drinking patterns positively.
The conversational tone and relatable anecdotes make "How to Eat to Change How You Drink" a delightful read. Scheller combines nutritional expertise with genuine empathy, offering a holistic approach to wellness that extends beyond just cutting back on alcohol. If you're seeking a realistic and friendly guide to transform your drinking habits, this book is your new kitchen companion. Cheers to a healthier, happier you!
October 27, 2023
This book tells you all the things the Dr. should about cutting out alcohol, but usually doesn't. An excellent resource for those who need expert nutritional guidance in this matter! It's highly inspirational as well!
January 22, 2024
I wish diet related self help books didn't waste filler pages with recipes. there are too many real cook books in the world and the few suggestions offered aren't sufficient to appeal to a broad palate. point to a website if the author or publisher feels they have to offer these -- or point out good existing cookbooks that are consistent with the "prescription." This book provides a particularly good example of wasted space that beefs up the weight of the book but adds little value. Glad I got it at the library.
otherwise information might be found helpful if new to the topic of functional nutrition. a very quick read.
otherwise information might be found helpful if new to the topic of functional nutrition. a very quick read.
March 8, 2024
I read it for friends and would recommend it. Dr Scheller’s book focuses on the physical health angle, especially when it comes to nutrition, which is refreshing compared to most other approaches focusing on mental health and the typical information you usually see online.
Notes:
- Interesting angle: Perhaps there’s a part of you that feels your relationship with alcohol isn’t as happy as it used to be.
- Then there’s the myth that alcohol helps you destress. In the long term, alcohol worsens your physical and mental stress.
- You have to really reflect on why you felt you “needed” alcohol.
- The Canadian health authorities recommend not exceeding two drinks a week. This standard is more in line with recent research on the harmful effects of alcohol.
- The social drinker is the classic “weekend warrior,” who indulges mostly at parties, dinners, sporting events, and other social situations. The stress drinker uses alcohol to “unwind” after work or when overwhelmed. The habitual drinker takes it further, drinking in social situations, to relieve stress, out of boredom, and just from sheer habit.
On nutrition:
- In essence, alcohol is a nutrient. It profoundly impacts your physiology – from blood sugar to hormones to gut health. Understanding these connections creates opportunities for nutrition and lifestyle changes to support your healing.
- Excess alcohol also triggers a cellular pathway called the microsomal ethanol oxidizing system that disturbs your hormones, increases oxidative damage, and expends energy. In short, metabolizing alcohol stresses multiple systems. Its metabolization also uses up your body’s resources of important vitamins and minerals, such as B vitamins, vitamin C, and iron.
- But excessive drinking causes imbalances in these neurotransmitters, which correlate to mood disorders and alcohol cravings. By depleting brain nutrients, excessive drinking can literally cause your brain to shrink.
- You’ll need to adjust your eating habits in four key areas: meal timing, macronutrients, functional foods, and foods to avoid. Have breakfast within an hour of waking, a mid-afternoon snack between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. when blood sugar falls, and finish eating three hours before bedtime.
General thoughts:
- Alcohol is one of the worst toxins we consume WILLINGLY, is socially encouraged, all done in alarming amounts and no one seems to bat an eye at the damage it's doing to our overall health.
- You don’t need to label yourself a full-blown alcoholic to rethink your relationship with alcohol. Determining whether you’re a social, stress, or habitual drinker can help you understand your drinking habits.
Notes:
- Interesting angle: Perhaps there’s a part of you that feels your relationship with alcohol isn’t as happy as it used to be.
- Then there’s the myth that alcohol helps you destress. In the long term, alcohol worsens your physical and mental stress.
- You have to really reflect on why you felt you “needed” alcohol.
- The Canadian health authorities recommend not exceeding two drinks a week. This standard is more in line with recent research on the harmful effects of alcohol.
- The social drinker is the classic “weekend warrior,” who indulges mostly at parties, dinners, sporting events, and other social situations. The stress drinker uses alcohol to “unwind” after work or when overwhelmed. The habitual drinker takes it further, drinking in social situations, to relieve stress, out of boredom, and just from sheer habit.
On nutrition:
- In essence, alcohol is a nutrient. It profoundly impacts your physiology – from blood sugar to hormones to gut health. Understanding these connections creates opportunities for nutrition and lifestyle changes to support your healing.
- Excess alcohol also triggers a cellular pathway called the microsomal ethanol oxidizing system that disturbs your hormones, increases oxidative damage, and expends energy. In short, metabolizing alcohol stresses multiple systems. Its metabolization also uses up your body’s resources of important vitamins and minerals, such as B vitamins, vitamin C, and iron.
- But excessive drinking causes imbalances in these neurotransmitters, which correlate to mood disorders and alcohol cravings. By depleting brain nutrients, excessive drinking can literally cause your brain to shrink.
- You’ll need to adjust your eating habits in four key areas: meal timing, macronutrients, functional foods, and foods to avoid. Have breakfast within an hour of waking, a mid-afternoon snack between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. when blood sugar falls, and finish eating three hours before bedtime.
General thoughts:
- Alcohol is one of the worst toxins we consume WILLINGLY, is socially encouraged, all done in alarming amounts and no one seems to bat an eye at the damage it's doing to our overall health.
- You don’t need to label yourself a full-blown alcoholic to rethink your relationship with alcohol. Determining whether you’re a social, stress, or habitual drinker can help you understand your drinking habits.
August 8, 2024
I've been reading a lot recently about eating to help with gut health, inflammation, and fighting stress. This book takes the angle of how alcohol completely undermines all of these goals, in ways both obvious (habitual drinkers) and more hidden (microbiome health, absorption of nutrients).
The author has an overall matter of fact tone, stemming from a place of empathy because she had had a drinking problem, while being a nutritionist! Her sharing of that cognitive dissonance helps the reader to understand all the ways that alcohol makes its way into our lives. She touches lightly on a lot of topics that you could research farther on your own, that altogether paint the picture of how quitting alcohol can really help make you feel better and achieve your goals.
While the author recommends quitting altogether, she understands peer pressure and habits and how it can be to go against them, and keeps it non-judgmental. She just asks for you to be more mindful of why you are drinking, and lays out the consequences to your immediate as well as long term health.
The recipes in the back have some that I have seen a lot, and a few novel ones. It's not a comprehensive list, but there are a lot of books out there with tons of recipes. My only gripe is that the recipes don't include nutritional facts, specifically protein. She touts protein as a really big helper in curbing the cravings for alcohol/sugar, so knowing what protein some of these snacks are bringing in would be nice. I guuueeeess I'll do the math myself.
The author has an overall matter of fact tone, stemming from a place of empathy because she had had a drinking problem, while being a nutritionist! Her sharing of that cognitive dissonance helps the reader to understand all the ways that alcohol makes its way into our lives. She touches lightly on a lot of topics that you could research farther on your own, that altogether paint the picture of how quitting alcohol can really help make you feel better and achieve your goals.
While the author recommends quitting altogether, she understands peer pressure and habits and how it can be to go against them, and keeps it non-judgmental. She just asks for you to be more mindful of why you are drinking, and lays out the consequences to your immediate as well as long term health.
The recipes in the back have some that I have seen a lot, and a few novel ones. It's not a comprehensive list, but there are a lot of books out there with tons of recipes. My only gripe is that the recipes don't include nutritional facts, specifically protein. She touts protein as a really big helper in curbing the cravings for alcohol/sugar, so knowing what protein some of these snacks are bringing in would be nice. I guuueeeess I'll do the math myself.
March 8, 2024
Summary:
Sobriety is best approached holistically.
You don’t need to label yourself a full-blown alcoholic to rethink your relationship with alcohol. Determining whether you’re a social, stress, or habitual drinker can help you understand your drinking habits.
Another key revelation is that alcohol cravings connect to blood sugar spikes and drops. So nutrition and lifestyle changes offer a fresh solution for addressing harmful alcohol habits and their root cause. Adjusting your diet to stabilize blood sugar can curb urges.
A 30-day nutrition challenge tackling meal timing, macros, functional foods, and foods to avoid can support your body's recovery. Complementary lifestyle pillars like exercise, sleep, meditation, and community provide additional tools to achieve “functional sobriety” – healing addiction's root causes holistically.
With self-awareness, proper nutrition, and lifestyle changes, you can break free of alcohol’s grip and create sustainable wellness on your journey of growth.
Sobriety is best approached holistically.
You don’t need to label yourself a full-blown alcoholic to rethink your relationship with alcohol. Determining whether you’re a social, stress, or habitual drinker can help you understand your drinking habits.
Another key revelation is that alcohol cravings connect to blood sugar spikes and drops. So nutrition and lifestyle changes offer a fresh solution for addressing harmful alcohol habits and their root cause. Adjusting your diet to stabilize blood sugar can curb urges.
A 30-day nutrition challenge tackling meal timing, macros, functional foods, and foods to avoid can support your body's recovery. Complementary lifestyle pillars like exercise, sleep, meditation, and community provide additional tools to achieve “functional sobriety” – healing addiction's root causes holistically.
With self-awareness, proper nutrition, and lifestyle changes, you can break free of alcohol’s grip and create sustainable wellness on your journey of growth.
February 28, 2024
Brooke has finally addressed an area around alcohol that no one else has had to the courage to do - our health and wellness! Alcohol is one of the worst toxins we consume WILLINGLY, is socially encouraged, all done in alarming amounts and no one seems to bat an eye at the damage it's doing to our overall health.
This is a brilliant yet easy read that addresses alcohol's impact on the body and follows it up in the second half with all the ways we can support our bodies nutritionally to reduce our alcohol cravings as well as help us heal from the damage alcohol has wrought.
Whether you are a casual drinker or more of a frequent indulger, the information in this book will be impactful no matter where you fall in that scale.
Brava, Brooke! This insightful and helpful information is desperately needed and has been ignored for far too long.
This is a brilliant yet easy read that addresses alcohol's impact on the body and follows it up in the second half with all the ways we can support our bodies nutritionally to reduce our alcohol cravings as well as help us heal from the damage alcohol has wrought.
Whether you are a casual drinker or more of a frequent indulger, the information in this book will be impactful no matter where you fall in that scale.
Brava, Brooke! This insightful and helpful information is desperately needed and has been ignored for far too long.
March 8, 2024
I don't drink but I can suggest this holistic approach through diet, exercise and stress-free lifestyle to defeat alcoholism.
Kinds of alcoholics:
Social drinker - weekend and social situations only
Stress drinker - most of legal field colleagues engage in this
Frequent drinker - body and brain dependent
Alcohol > digestive system > bloodstream > organs > urine/stool/breath
Disadvantages:
1. Affects hormone (estrogen, cortosol, insulin),
2. Lowers blood sugar
3. Kills beneficial gut bacteria
4. Damages gut lining
5. Dopamine and seratonine and gaba release lead to mood disorders
6. Shrinks the brain
Diet
1. 4-5 small meals a day - controls blood sugar
2. fill up in protein, complex carbs (i.e. vegetables, fruits and whole grains) and good fat
3. cinammon, fermented foods etc that are good for blood sugar control
4. pair protein with complex carbs
Kinds of alcoholics:
Social drinker - weekend and social situations only
Stress drinker - most of legal field colleagues engage in this
Frequent drinker - body and brain dependent
Alcohol > digestive system > bloodstream > organs > urine/stool/breath
Disadvantages:
1. Affects hormone (estrogen, cortosol, insulin),
2. Lowers blood sugar
3. Kills beneficial gut bacteria
4. Damages gut lining
5. Dopamine and seratonine and gaba release lead to mood disorders
6. Shrinks the brain
Diet
1. 4-5 small meals a day - controls blood sugar
2. fill up in protein, complex carbs (i.e. vegetables, fruits and whole grains) and good fat
3. cinammon, fermented foods etc that are good for blood sugar control
4. pair protein with complex carbs
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December 26, 2023
I had the privilege of receiving an advanced copy of Dr. Brooke Scheller’s book and I cannot recommend it enough to anyone who’s interested in understanding alcohol’s effect on the body and improving their overall health. It’s clear that Dr. Scheller is an expert on the subject based on her breadth of research which she skillfully presents in a manner that is practical, easy to follow and apply to every day life. I continually looked forward to learning more about how to repair my body each time I picked up the book as we delved into topics such as blood sugar, brain supportive nutrients, fighting food and alcohol cravings, hormonal balance and more. I feel empowered walking away with an understanding of how I can have a healthier relationship with food and alcohol.
April 6, 2024
How to Eat to Change How You Drink was a really insightful read about how nutrition can support us in reducing cravings for alcohol and addressing the bodily damage that moderate to heavy drinking causes. Whether you're sober, sober-curious, or just looking to reduce how much you drink, Scheller provides helpful information on how alcohol affects your body and wellbeing, why we get alcohol cravings, how to nourish your body when you're trying to cut back or recover, and recipes and meal plans to get you through four weeks of sobriety or lighter drinking. I learned so much from this book and found it to be very open, supportive, and non-judgmental. Highly recommend this book to all.
Thanks so much to Grand Central Publishing for the advance digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks so much to Grand Central Publishing for the advance digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
May 30, 2024
Great book! A unique and refreshing angle aswell, specifically outlining the nutrition needed to support yourself in a sober curious journey.
As a nutritionist, this was nothing new or groundbreaking, and sometimes I think I underappreciate books like this because the information isnt novel to me. That doesnt make it any less significant.
There are much better books that go further in depth about alcohol and the impacts it has on you. The difference is, this book has a wealth of lived experience to offer as well as the unique information about nutrition.
It only lost a star because the information was rather redundant from my stand point, but again, it doesn't make it any less significant.
Well written and presented.
As a nutritionist, this was nothing new or groundbreaking, and sometimes I think I underappreciate books like this because the information isnt novel to me. That doesnt make it any less significant.
There are much better books that go further in depth about alcohol and the impacts it has on you. The difference is, this book has a wealth of lived experience to offer as well as the unique information about nutrition.
It only lost a star because the information was rather redundant from my stand point, but again, it doesn't make it any less significant.
Well written and presented.
March 13, 2025
This is the third and final book that I’ve read in this month of falling down the rabbit hole of “sober curious” literature. I think they’ve all had some good insights that have shifted my perspective on alcohol consumption.
I found this one useful in how it ties alcohol consumption to nutrition and gut health. As someone who does see how much alcohol works against my own health and wellness goals, it was reinforcing to read.
The author also shares her own personal journey with alcohol and I appreciate not just her candor, but her acknowledgment of the endlessly varied life experiences we all have. Her directive feels more about assessing your unique life and personality, taking in all of the information & data she provides, then making your own informed choices.
I found this one useful in how it ties alcohol consumption to nutrition and gut health. As someone who does see how much alcohol works against my own health and wellness goals, it was reinforcing to read.
The author also shares her own personal journey with alcohol and I appreciate not just her candor, but her acknowledgment of the endlessly varied life experiences we all have. Her directive feels more about assessing your unique life and personality, taking in all of the information & data she provides, then making your own informed choices.
November 7, 2023
This book is such a game changer! I was lucky enough to read an advanced copy. Reading this book has left me feeling so empowered... I can't recommend it more! Dr. Brooke is so knowledgeable and does an excellent job making the readers journey as personalized as possible. I now have an understanding of how to repair my body, after over a decade of heavy drinking, thanks to Dr. Brooke. She carefully explains how the various nutrients in our body can help with sugar cravings, withdrawals, mood, hormones, and so much more. And she does it all in a way that's captivating yet easy to understand.
December 8, 2023
I read an advanced copy of this book and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to reconsider their relationship with alcohol. Dr. Brooke made the material very accessible and gave lots of motivation, tips, and tricks to help you redefine your relationship with alcohol, as well as recover your body from the detrimental effects of alcohol. This is a topic that isn't discussed enough, and Dr. Brook does a fabulous job of making the content engaging and enjoyable to read. Definitely worth the read!
February 17, 2024
How to Eat to Change How You Drink is a groundbreaking manual that empowers readers to transform their relationship with alcohol through nutrition. Dr. Scheller's expertise shines as she guides readers to understand the impact of alcohol on their bodies and offers practical strategies to reduce cravings, optimize gut health and improve overall well-being. This revolutionary approach offers hope and tangible solutions for those seeking to break free from alcohol and embrace a healthier lifestyle.
November 9, 2023
I was one of the lucky few who received an advanced copy of Dr. Scheller’s book and I’m already on my second pass of it. Dr. Scheller does an exquisite job explaining the most recent research on how alcohol affects the body in a way that is digestible (pun intended). Dr. Scheller is a queen in the sober community but this book is equally important for regular drinkers the sober-curious to read. Will be gifting to everyone in my life for the holidays this year!
December 6, 2023
I received an advanced copy of this book. As a person in recovery I was skeptical about the relationship between food and alcohol use disorder. It surprised me to feel immediately drawn to the story, the writing, the author, and the information. This book was an excellent mix with the right balance of storytelling and research. I definitely recommend to anyone but especially anyone interested in learning more about health, overall wellness, nutrition, and sobriety.
December 12, 2023
Even if you’re not curious about sobriety, this book will change your thinking about the significance of alcohol on your health. Dr. Brooke Scheller delivers a powerful message on why alcohol impacts our lives so much and it was fascinating to read the connection there is too so many health related ailments. Worth the read and worth thinking about making an effort to reduce or remove alcohol from your diet to truly feeling your best.
December 19, 2023
Dr. Brooke's book fills a much needed gap in the current approaches to sobriety by providing insight and easy to implement strategies for how nutrition can support brain health, mood, energy, focus, gut health, and hormone balance. I love that this book has something to offer everyone no matter where you fall on the alcohol use spectrum. Highly recommend for anyone who has an interest in improving their health and re-evaluating their relationship with alcohol.
January 15, 2024
I found this book easy to read. As I am in the middle of dry january I was curious to see if this book would provide some guidance and recommendations for diet and lifestyle changes. It provides some good recipes , mostly from the Mediterranean diet , and I learned a few helpful tips here and there. I have read other books such as Annie Grace's Alcohol Experiment and so I already had read these concepts and wasn't a lot of new information.
January 26, 2024
I was a little disappointed. While the recipes were a bonus, the science about what to eat to repair the body seemed skimpy. Maybe I've read too many other science and medical journals and consulted with too many experts, but I was hoping for something more from a dietician and former drinker.
If you're new to sobriety, diet, and health, then I do recommend this book. But if you're already on the path and just need a tune-up, you're probably already doing everything this book recommends.
If you're new to sobriety, diet, and health, then I do recommend this book. But if you're already on the path and just need a tune-up, you're probably already doing everything this book recommends.
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