Drinking alcohol = drinking oil? Nutritionists teach you 3 tips to lose weight and drink safely

When losing weight, any calorie-rich drink is a landmine, and alcoholic drinks are the biggest taboo. People are afraid that drinking it will ruin their weight loss plan. However, beer is always a must at parties and carnivals. Should they reluctantly refuse it, or put everything aside and drink it, then regret it all day long? don’t worry! Nutritionists teach you 3 tips to drink safely while losing weight!

Alcohol has a high calorie density, providing 7 calories per gram, which is higher than carbohydrates and proteins. In addition, the body has no place to store alcohol, so as soon as you drink, the body will start to use alcohol metabolism to generate energy. At this point you may feel that your metabolism is good, so you don’t have to worry about getting fat! Unfortunately, things are not that simple. When alcohol becomes a source of energy, it will reduce the decomposition of fat in the liver. Drinking too much will cause the fat that should have been consumed to accumulate, leading to obesity and fatty liver.

To avoid gaining weight after drinking, learn these 3 drinking tips from nutritionists!

Tip 1: Look at the concentration first, then the added sugar

The main source of calories in alcoholic beverages is alcohol. Therefore, the lower the concentration of the alcoholic beverage, the lower the calories. For example, the alcohol concentration of beer is low, and a 330 ml can has only about 100 calories. As long as you drink it slowly, you don't have to worry about spoiling your fun or getting fat. The figure below lists the concentration and calories of common alcoholic beverages. You may wish to refer to this table to make your selection. However, if you like to drink fruit wine or sweet wine, you should pay special attention to another calorie trap - refined sugar. Drinking too much will directly turn into fat and accumulate in the body, so be careful!

Tip 2: 2 alcohol equivalents for men and 1 for women

No matter how low the alcohol concentration is, drinking too much will still cause a burden on the body! It is recommended that men should not drink more than 2 alcohol equivalents a day, and women should not drink more than 1 alcohol equivalent. 1 alcohol equivalent = 15 grams, which is roughly equivalent to 1 can of beer, 140 ml of red wine, or 40 ml of whiskey.

Tip 3: Honey and oil help sober up

There is no upper limit to the human body's absorption of alcohol, so you can use as much as you drink. However, if you can stay sober, you can control the amount and calories you drink. The worst thing is to drink too much and get drunk. It will be difficult to lose weight if you use up all your remaining consciousness to refill the cup! It is recommended that you drink with some healthy fat-rich side dishes, such as eggs, avocado salad, and cheese, to reduce the absorption rate of alcohol, or drink some honey water to help sober up.

【Nutritionist’s Tips】

Regardless of whether you are losing weight or not, you should not drink too much alcoholic beverages to avoid excessive calorie intake or increase the risk of alcoholic fatty liver, hypoglycemia, and gout. Pregnant women must avoid alcohol. Alcohol has a strong water absorption capacity. Large amounts of alcohol pass through the placenta into the fetus's internal organs and brain, causing cell dryness. It is very likely that a baby with a dry, small head and mental retardation will be born (fetal alcohol syndrome). Be careful.

★Concern for you: Excessive drinking is harmful to your health