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  • Is There Such a Thing as Healthy Alcoholic Drinks?

    So you started the year off with a cleanse or on a mission to change your eating habits for the better but by this time of the year most of our New Year’s resolutions are just distant memories or been put off until next year, especially when it comes to what we eat and drink. But is it possible to have your cake and eat it too, particularly when it comes to alcoholic beverages? Is there such a thing as healthy alcoholic drinks?

    In an article on Gizmodo Ms Maren Robinson, a certified nutritional consultant and master of public health was asked what in her opinion is the healthiest alcoholic drink?

    It was pointed out that as she is a holistic nutritionist she doesn’t count calories but looks at the heath profile of a drink, so don’t expect to lose weight if you drink these. She considered nutrient value, caloric density, potential for obtaining fruit and vegetable servings, sugar content, antioxidant level and medicinal properties, as well as flavour.

    1. Vodka Soda

    Ingredients: Vodka, Soda water

    Although this may not be the most exciting cocktail on the menu, it is low in calories because vodka only has 96 calories and soda water has none.

    The writers of the Gizmodo article say the second option is the best because vodka soda is so boring. Here’s what they say you should drink,

    1. Michelada

    Ingredients: lager, limes, Worcestershire sauce, Valentina hot sauce, black pepper, sea salt, ice.

    Why it’s good for you,

    They say the beer is made from barley, rice, and other grains) that can fill a daily carb quota and counts as an energy food. There are also plenty of good light beers available.

    Lime juice has vitamin C which boosts immune support and neutralises free radicals that damage skin cells and tissues.

    Sea salt helps to replenish lost electrolytes. And Mexican Valentina hot sauce…

    Mexican Valentina hot sauce is made from hot chilli peppers. So are the alternates — Cholula, Tapatio or even Tabasco or Buffalo, and as a last resort, Texas Pete or Red Devil. Studies have proven that chillis have can reduce appetite and increase metabolism, helping you eat less and burn what you do eat faster. Studies have also shown that capsaicin (the oil that makes peppers spicy) may help in fighting prostate cancer. Chillis are also used in many countries as a digestive aid.

    Source: http://www.gizmodo.com.au

     

  • Which Alcohol is Popular in Which Country?

    Ever wondered what alcohol preferences around the world are like? We often make assumptions about what alcohol certain countries prefer, for example Germans favour beer, but here is a graph that shows what type of alcohol is predominantly consumed in different countries. In Australia, beer is the popular alcohol.

  • Try this new Gin Cocktail Recipe

    With a resurgence in the popularity of gin, here is a cool way to incorporate it into your cocktail menu. Okay so it isn’t new, but it will probably be new to most of your patrons as it was once popular in the Prohibition era but hasn’t been since then, I wonder why given that its so delicious.

    Ingredients

    • 50ml gin
    • 10ml runny honey (use the best you can, its flavour will shine)
    • 5ml water
    • 15ml fresh lemon juice

    Directions

    Stir the honey into the water until dissolved to make a syrup. Pour into a cocktail shaker with the gin, lemon juice and a couple of ice cubes. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass.

    For more delicious cocktail ideas click here.

  • Canadian Report Says Australia to Drive Global Cider Growth

    The Australian cider industry is making its mark on the world, with a recent Canadian Market Report indicating that Australian cider will lead global cider growth.

    The report says 640 million litres of cider will be consumed worldwide, up from 2.4 billion in 2014 to three billion litres in 2020, led by production in Australia, The USA and South Africa. Source: TheShout.com.au

    Click here for a cool cider cocktail recipe.

  • Is there a Cure for Hangovers?

    We’ve all experienced that sick feeling after a night of fun but is there a way that we can cure a hangover so we can avoid that feeling altogether. According to this video we can’t cure a hangover but we can do things to get over them quicker. Watch the video here.

     

  • 5 Alcohol Facts You Should Know

    America recently observed alcohol awareness month and in light of this College.usatoday.com posted this interesting article about 5 alcohol facts everyone should know.

    1. 8 or more drinks for women and 15 or more drinks a week for men are considered binge drinking in The USA.

    2. If you’re visiting the USA, you must be 21 or older to drink

    3. 74% of Americans dont believe the legal drinking age should be lowered.

    4. Minimal impairment, decreased judgment and control, slurred speech, reduced muscle coordination, vomiting, and stupor are signs of alcohol poisoning.

    5. Drinking responsibly is easy – know what you’re drinking and its alcohol content, alternate alcohol with water, don’t drink and drive, don’t mix alcohol and energy drinks.

    For more click here.

  • Driver Nearly 5 Times Over Limit in Second Run-in With Police

    Police recently spotted a man driving on the wrong side of the road and when they pulled the man over and gave him a breathalyser, they discovered that he had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.246%.

    This was not the first time the man was in trouble for drink driving, he had been caught driving over the limit before.

    The man was placed on 18 months probation and disqualified from driving for the same period.

    In related news, Victorian drivers that are over the legal limit will have their cars confiscated.

    Read more about it here.

     

  • Stop Drinking Diet Soda not Alcohol

    Health Advocates say we should stop drinking diet soda and here are some of the benefits of doing so, according to a post on News.com.au

    • Migraines disappear and focus sharpens.
    • Tastebuds are more sensitive.
    • The scale finally goes the right way.
    • Bones strengthen.
    • Your attitude towards food changes.
    • You handle booze better.
    • Fat storage and diabetes risk decreases.
    • Kidney function improves.

    Read the full post here.

     

  • NSW RBT breathalysers can be Triggered by Perfume

    There are fears that the NSW RBT breathalyser can be triggered by perfume, toothpaste, aftershave, mouthwash and hand sanitiser.

    It appears that some motorists who were innocent, could have been unfairly accused of drink driving.

    NSW Police altered their system of roadside breath testing in 2008 for more drivers to be tested. Motorists pulled over for an RBT are first told to count to five or 10 in what is called a presumptive, or screening test.

    Fear you may have been one the unfairly accused drivers? Read more here.

     

  • Victorian Drink Drivers Who Blow Over .10 To Lose Cars

    Victorian drink drivers that blow over .10 could lose their cars  under tough new penalties.

    As the tough new drink driving penalties are rolled out by police across the state, drivers who are caught over the limit (.10 and above) face having their vehicles impounded.

    Due to the crackdown, its is estimated that at least 67 new drivers a week will have their vehicles confiscated.

    Read more here.