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  • Cost of Drinking Alcohol in An Uber

    If you thought you could finish your last drink at the end of the night in the back of an Uber or grab a beer as you head out the door and into your waiting Uber, you’re in for a surprise.

    One Western Australian Uber passenger was slapped a $200 fine for street drinking in the back of an Uber, despite trying to hide the drink under his seat.

    Although we’re aware that drink driving is illegal, many people don’t know that drinking as a passenger is also not allowed.

    And it’s not just Western Australians who have to be careful, NSW and Victoria residents also could incur fines of up to $1100.

    Uber also has their own guidelines of things they don’t allow such as unaccompanied children as passengers, touching the driver, asking overly personal questions and traveling in large groups that exceed the number of seat belts in the car. Breaking Uber’s rules could have your account cancelled.

    Source: https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/travel/the-uber-mistake-you-might-be-making-that-could-cost-you-200/news-story/1633504529c0a073db540a455d9af33f

  • Why You Feel Hungry After Drinking?

    Most people eat more when they drink alcohol and while you probably love snacking when you drink, it can come with side effects like increased bloating, calories and weight gain.

    But why does alcohol make us so hungry?

    One reason that has been proposed is that alcohol lowers our inhibitions and can lower our defence when it comes to portion control and healthy eating. So you’re more likely to eat junk food while drinking or nibble on chips while sipping a drink.

    Some experts say alcohol can also influence hormones tied to satiety or the feeling of being full. Alcohol can also lower your blood sugar which can cause you to crave sugar and carbs.

  • Victoria’s Supply of Liquor to Minors Laws Changed

    Earlier this year the Victorian Government passed the Liquor and Gambling Legislation Amendment Act 2018 (LGLA Act), making a number of amendments to the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 (LCR Act).

    Under the amendments liquor licensees are affected and the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) has called on licensees to understand their obligations under the Act.

    The amendments reduce red tape for licensees and aim to minimise community harm.

    The changes came into effect on 13 September and under the amendments licensees may not supply alcohol to minors under the age of 18 on licensed premises, under any circumstances unless that minor is delivering the liquor to a person of legal drinking age off the premise and that minor is a relative, employee or apprentice of the licensee.

    There are also amendments to supplying alcohol to minors in residences, only allowing parents/guardians to supply liquor to minors in a residence if they can demonstrate responsible supervision of the supply of liquor.

    For all the amendments visit the VCGLR website.

    Source: https://www.theshout.com.au/news/victorias-supply-of-liquor-to-minors-laws-change-tomorrow/

  • Best Fishbowl Cocktails You Can Make at Home

    Spring is well and truly underway and that means that summer and the festive season is around the corner. It’s the right time to start getting your party plans in order. What could be more festive and summery that fishbowl cocktails?

    In this video you’ll learn about 5 of the best and get some ideas for making your own.

  • The NYC Bar That’s More Like an Apothecary

    With Halloween approaching you may be wondering what to add to the menu? These magical cocktails from a New York City bar may be just the trick. Watch the video for some cool ideas.

  • The Truth about Wine’s Impact on Your SKin

    Although the health benefits of wine have been well documented, if you’re trying to clear up your skin you may want to go easy on it.

    According to a new study, wine may actually be the worst of all alcoholic drinks for your skin, even though it may be good for your heart.

    Dr Mark Menolascino says ‘wine face’ is a real thing which can result in droopy eyelids, enlarged pores, pronounced lines or redness between the eyes, dehydrated skin, reddish cheeks and nose and deep nasolabial folds.

    The fact that alcohol dehydrates the body means it actually makes small lines and wrinkles worse. People who drink a lot of wine find more evident wrinkles between the brows compared to other parts of the face.

    Dr Menolascino says it can also cause capillaries to dilates which results in flushed cheeks and reddish skin.

    The anecdote to ‘wine face’ without giving up wine completely is drinking it in moderation and consuming a lot of water between glasses and after.

    Source: https://www.elle.com.au/health-fitness/alcohol-effects-on-skin-18519

  • Do You Drink More Than The Average Australian?

    According to statistics we only drink about 72 per cent as much alcohol per person as they did in the 1970s. When it comes to beer, we drink only 40 per cent of what they did back then.

    What has increased, is our love of wine.

    The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimated that 21 per cent of the population are actually non-drinkers.

    Statistics confirm that overall Australians consume the following amounts of alcohol in a week,

    • 4.1 stubbies of beer
    • 3.6 glasses of wine
    • 2.9 nips of spirits

    Read more at: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/do-you-drink-more-than-an-average-australian-20180905-p501tp.html

  • A Beer That Will Never Make You Drunk

    Carlton and United Breweries (CUB) has released a beer that tastes and smells like the usual but has absolutely no alcohol.

    The brewery  one of the country’s oldest, says people have been asking for it and they finally answered, a beer that doesn’t contain alcohol but also doesn’t compromise on taste.

    The beer is aimed at both drinkers and non-drinkers.

    While it offers drinkers an opportunity to drink more responsibly without the fear of getting drunk, some say it may be a gateway to alcohol for non-drinkers particularly minors who may develop a taste for beer.

    Source: https://www.9news.com.au/national/2018/09/07/17/26/zero-alcohol-beer-carlton-drinking-culture-australia

  • Should You Drink Alcohol on Low-carb Diet?

    If you’re trying to get your summer body ready with a low-carb diet, you may be wondering whether your Friday night visits to the local bar are still okay? These diets usually involve avoiding high carbohydrate containing foods like refined grains, starchy vegetables and legumes and instead consuming mostly healthy fats and proteins.

    There is a lot of confusion and conflicting views on the topic but ultimately there are some types of drinks that are worse than others for people on a low-carb diet.

    There are many types of alcohol that are high in carbohydrates, such as beer which is very starchy and those cocktails that contain desserts like ice-crean and softdrinks or sweets.

    Generally you should stay away from mixed drinks which typically have a high sugar content or high-carb  mixers.

    Whiskey, vodka, brandy, gin, tequila are examples of drinks that are low in carbs, spirits in general are okay for people on a low-carb diet however be careful what you mix it with. Avoid soft drinks and juice, rather opt for something like soda water.

    Source: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/alcohol-and-low-carb-diet

  • A Sommelier Tells Us How We Should be Drinking Wine

    In a post on popular website Popsugar.com.au the writer gives us some advice on how we should be drinking wine, according to a professional sommelier,

    The writer highlights the 5 S method of tasting,

    1. See: Examine the colour by holding up the glass against a backdrop at a 45 degree angle.
    2. Swirl:This will let out the aromas in the wine.
    3. Smell: Once the aromas are release, you can take a sniff. If you really want to know about wines you can get an aroma wheel, this is for people serious about wine tasting.
    4. Sip: Finally you get to taste and see which of the aromas you got are actually tasted in the wine. Sometimes the smell and taste can be totally different.
    5. Spit or swallow: You don’t have to spit out good wine, unless it’s gone bad.

    Read more at https://www.popsugar.com.au/smart-living/How-Drink-Wine-According-Sommelier-44840377#KUFeZGOf1rArCEgG.99