Why special recipes for processed food addiction (PFA)?

For those struggling from food addiction it’s common to lose connection with hunger and satiety signals. For some people, the key to managing food addiction is a structured meal plan with specific amounts which is eaten during a specific timeframe. Unless in a severe situation, most food addictions can be managed by eating simply prepared foods. The simpler the food the less triggering. However for some people, it's important to add variety to their meals as this keeps them on plan. This is where recipe formulating is helpful as it gives peace of mind while providing structure.

Food addiction is very complex. Some people find abstinence from processed and trigger foods to be critical for long term recovery. Also, it’s important to eat balanced meals. This means meals are planned to include appropriate amounts of food from various food categories.

While the recipes in this section show specific amounts from various food categories, they are not complete meals. It becomes the person’s responsibility to add additional foods to make a balanced meal.