How To Drink And Not Get Better: A Guide To Drinking Alcohol

Excessive alcohol consumption is undoubtedly harmful to health. However, you can consume alcohol in such a way that it does not affect your health negatively. We have compiled a guide that will help you minimize the negative consequences of drinking alcoholic beverages.

You can drink alcohol without harming your health. The main thing is to do it correctly and know the measure!

Studies have shown that moderate alcohol consumption can have a positive effect on life expectancy, and that small doses of alcohol help to cope with depression, cancer and cardiovascular disease. In addition, moderate drinkers have been found to weigh less than those who do not drink at all.

The only problem is that not many people understand what "moderate drinking" is. Some people are really strict about how much they drink, but most people just get drunk on the weekends.

 

We do not want to read morals when convincing someone to give up alcohol, we simply encourage you to approach this issue wisely, because regular parties will not benefit your health. Be that as it may, the famous film director Woody Allen said it best:

You can live to be a hundred years old if you give up everything for which you want to live to be a hundred years old.

But what if you can live to be a hundred years old, doing all the things for which you want to live to that age? That sounds good? We like it too, and today's article will help you put that sneaky plan into action.

The tips in this article will help you minimize the negative side effects of alcohol, namely weight gain and the number of metabolic disorders that accompany it.

Why does alcohol contribute to weight gain?

alcohol contributes to gaining excess weight

1 gram of alcohol contains 7.1 calories.

You may not have known this, but it is not because you are ignorant. The thing is, it's never listed on the label. Do you think that a diet cola and vodka cocktail is low-calorie and contains almost no carbohydrates? Think again. But do not panic, there is one nuance here. Calories from alcohol don't actually turn into body fat.

However, you should not forget that alcohol is a poison for the stomach, and even though you may not feel bad in the morning and calmly go to work, it will still leave a mark in your body.

Alcohol consumption interferes with the normal fat-burning processes occurring in our body. Therefore, on days when you drink, the food you eat is more likely to be stored in your body as fat.

Guidelines for Minimizing Alcohol Harm

So, follow these 4 steps throughout the day when you drink. This means that you need to do all this before you start drinking. If you do this, you won't have to worry about the amount of weight you gain because of the alcohol, because you simply won't gain it.

But, of course, we should not forget about other health risks associated with excessive alcohol consumption, so by all means, have fun, but know the measure.

Eat more lean protein

 

Protein is the most satiating element, so it will keep you from overeating during the day. In addition, 20-30% of the calories contained in protein are used exclusively for its processing by the body.

There are no specific restrictions. You can eat as much protein as you can, but it must be lean. Good examples of lean sources of protein include turkey, chicken breast, cottage cheese, tuna, or protein powder.

Eat green vegetables in unlimited quantities

 

You will need to keep your carbohydrate and fat intake low on the days you drink. But it is important that you get all the micronutrients and fiber. Green vegetables are the perfect food for this occasion. They are low in calories, but contain a lot of fiber. Green vegetables will help you stay full throughout the day and regulate your blood sugar.

Of course, we are not talking about 20 plates of vegetable salad, because a small amount of carbohydrates will still accumulate. Just add a good serving of vegetables to each meal (e.g. meat and vegetables).

Here are some great options: spinach, kale, broccoli, all kinds of leafy greens and sprouts. Add some spices to add flavor to the vegetables.

Drink low-calorie alcohol

 

If beer is your favorite drink, it will be more difficult for you to do this. There are about 1,600 calories in 4 liters of beer. This is about the same as a 35 cm thick crust pizza.

If you did strength training in the morning, maybe nothing bad will happen. But if you are not actively trying to build muscle mass, then you will have to limit the consumption of beer to once a week and follow a strict diet for the rest of the days. Of course, if you have the occasional bottle or two (which can be classified as moderate drinking), you have nothing to worry about.

The best examples of low-calorie alcohol are: vodka, gin and pure rum (if you decide to dilute it, it is better to use diet cola anyway). Dry white wines can also be suitable, although they are not so often ordered in bars and clubs.

Do not overeat at night

 

It seems obvious, but it's so important that we decided to remind you again.

Write this on your arm if it helps: No matter what happens, don't eat after you leave a bar or nightclub. Of course, if you buy chicken salad somewhere without dressing, everything is fine. But resist the temptation to eat any unhealthy foods not listed in this guide.

When we are drunk, we tend to overlook the consequences and indulge in short-term gratification. For such cases, it is better to prepare something useful in advance so that you can have a snack when you get home.

One last tip

This guide should help you minimize the harm of alcohol and significantly reduce the negative side effects of excessive alcohol consumption.

A little tip in case of a severe hangover the next morning: squeeze the juice of one whole lemon into half a liter of clean water when you wake up. Drink up, it will help you avoid dehydration and cheer you up.