Munchrooms: What to Eat Before, During and After Your Psilocybin Trip
Gearing up for an epic psilocybin trip is like getting ready for a grand vacation. You gotta pack the right clothes, tunes … and food.
What you eat and drink before, during, and after your psychedelic adventure with magic mushrooms —including weeks before the big day — can turn a ‘meh’ trip into a ‘whoa’ journey.
What to Eat Days or Weeks Before Your Trip
Think of the days and weeks before your psilocybin trip as your body’s tune-up time. It’s kind of like cleaning house before the big event. Some cultures do a preperatory dieta–simple grains and veggies before taking psychedelics. Other traditions, it should be noted, don’t have any pre-trip dietary restrictions. Starting about two weeks out, I suggest eating real food: power-packed foods like fruits, veggies, lean proteins, and whole grains. Eat less meat. Drink more water.
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Listening to the Body During a Psilocybin Trip
When I venture into psychedelic territories, I’m more sensitive to everything that enters my system—from stress to media to light. So I aim for mindful food consumption, to tune in to my own intuition, and the signals my body sends about what and when to eat. Here’s my TLDR, in one chart:
The Basics: Clean, Light, Healthy
| When to Eat | Dietary Emphasis |
| Weeks Leading Up to the Journey | Whole Foods, Hydration, Mindful Eating |
| During the Journey | Fruits |
| Post-Journey | Hydration, Fruits, Easily Digestible Proteins, Comforting Foods |
Now, let’s dive in a little deeper.
Munching Mid-Journey on Your Psilocybin Trip
One of the cool things about a psilocybin trip is the sensory boost it gives you. Eating can become this amazing exploration of flavors, textures, and smells.
If you’re not too deep in hyperspace or processing trauma from the womb, you might want to start nibbling a couple of hours in. By then, any nausea should have chilled out.
Fruits can be your best friends here. They’re easy on the stomach and offer a refreshing burst of natural sweetness and hydration.
I’m a big fan of exotic fruits for these trips. There’s something about the bright colors, unique textures, and varied tastes that just vibes with the psychedelic experience. Biting into a ripe, juicy mango, or the refreshing snap of a pineapple, or the crunch of a pomegranate, or the soft, sweet creaminess of a perfectly ripe avocado, can be a sensory journey in itself.
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A Personal Story: Nitrous, Clementines, and the Sublime
The foods you eat during your journey don’t have to be exotic or strange. Everyday foods can feel magical. A memory etched deeply into my psyche involves a journey with a close friend in his barn. We ate mushrooms and sprinkled in the occasional whip of nitrous oxide.
That day, on that combination of substances, we believed we had discovered the epitome of existence—a state of pure, unadulterated bliss, euphoria and unity with the universe, a preview of celestial joy. We were weeping and looking at each other in sheer disbelief, uttering “I can’t believe how incredible that was, I never knew this was possible.”
As we unwound from our psilocybin trip with a joint, we staggered to the kitchen and discovered a trove of clementines. The moment we bit into the juicy flesh, we were nearly trembling in ecstasy. My friend, wiping away tears of laughter, mused “I think the clementines are better than the whippets!”
Maybe you had to be there, but it made for an extraordinary moment of camaraderie. And it was a reminder that, on psychedelics, a simple, everyday food can make the world feel new again.
We consumed an entire carton of clementines.
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After the Psilocybin Trip
Refueling afterward with nourishing foods and fluids helps you integrate the experience and step back into the daily dance of life with renewed energy. Go for nutrient-packed foods that are easy on your stomach.
| Nutrition Type | Examples |
| Hydration | Water, Herbal Tea, Coconut Water |
| Fruits | Berries, Bananas, Oranges |
| Easily Digestible Proteins | Chicken, Turkey, Tofu, Beans, Lentils, Tempeh |
| Comforting Foods | Soups, Stews, Porridges |
The ‘Just Say No’ List
Before during, and after your trip, there are some food and drink you might want to skip:
| Food Type | Potential Impact |
| Heavy, Greasy Foods | Digestive discomfort |
| Processed Foods | Blood sugar spikes, mood swings |
| Excessive Caffeine | Overstimulation, heightened anxiety |
| Alcohol | Dehydration, amplified negative emotions |
| Dairy Products | Possible heightened lactose sensitivity |
A Symphony of Taste
Think of your body as the stage for a symphony between psychedelics and the food you eat. When in harmony, the outcome is balance and wellness.
To conduct this psychedelic symphony, listen to your body’s needs and desires. Your body’s the maestro. Listen to it and you’ll always stay in tune.
anne yarbrough
June 11, 2023 at 5:51 pmDid about 1-2 gs Psilocybin. Not sure how old it was or how it was stored.I experienced mild nausea and slight dizziness. Not sure what might have caused this. My husband did the same amount but had no symptoms. I can see it has the potential to be an outstanding experience , especially listening to music but would certainly would like to avoid the nausea. What is the best way to store it? Thanks for any advice.
Jon
April 26, 2024 at 10:10 pmHi Anne, doing a lemon tek will greatly cut down on the nausea. People also talk about making a tea with it but I really enjoy the lemon tek. Just google it 😉