Initial Period

• The withdrawal period from alcohol may last for a few days up to a week. An alcoholic's body needs more vitamins than a nonalcoholic, and going through a detox program will intensify this. According to Dr. Elson M. Haas, writing for GlobalHealingCenter.com, when you begin to withdraw from alcohol, you should stick to a diet that is focused on alkaline based foods such as carrots, eggplant, some nuts, citrus fruits, and soy based foods. The alkalinity in these foods will counteract acids left behind from the alcohol. You will probably not have much of an appetite and the majority of these foods can be eaten in small dosages.
  
  

Continuing Detoxification

• As you continue with your detoxification process, the body will begin to expel more of the toxins from the alcohol and begin to break down some of the fat that alcohol leaves behind. As you move a few weeks into your detoxification, Dr. Haas recommends that you move toward a simple, low fat, complex carbohydrate diet. You should make sure you eat at regular intervals and have a basic diet of pastas and vegetables. If you would like to add some animal protein, like chicken and turkey, remember to do so in small amounts as these foods are acidic and your focus should still be on alkaline foods to counteract the acids from the alcohol.
  
  

Fluids

• Remember to drink plenty of fluids, selfgrowth.com recommends. Water is the beverage of choice, but you can try adding chamomile and peppermint teas. The fluids will help to flush built-up toxins from your system.
  
  

Foods To Avoid

• As alcoholics may experience some blood sugar issues, try to stick to the diet principles that govern hypoglycemic people (people with high blood sugar levels). This means staying away from sugars, soft drinks, candy, and refined foods. Finally, remember to drink plenty of fluids. Try to stay away from any fried foods, caffeine, burgers, and hot dogs.
  
  

Vitamins

• Take supplements to make sure your body is getting the vitamins it needs. If you would like, you can take extra zinc, magnesium, iron, and calcium as these minerals are found to be lost in the greatest amount during alcohol abuse. Also, supplements that boost your vitamin B and C levels will help your body with its natural processes and will protect it while you are going through this period.