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  • Vodka Cocktails to Try at Home

    Vodka is the perfect spirit to base your cocktails upon because it’s a fairly neutral flavour, meaning you really get creative with your creations.

    In case you need some inspiration, here are 5 quick and easy vodka cocktails to make today!

  • How to Be a Smart Drinker if You’re on a Diet

    Are you a social drinker, who enjoys having a few drinks amongst friends? The problem is that if you’re on a diet or just watching your weight, those evening trips to the pub may actually be more damaging to your diet than you realise, especially if your preferred drinks are mixed with high calorie mixers.

    Here are some simple tips to help you enjoy a drink without ruining your diet,

    1. Set a drinking goal and hold yourself accountable. You can also ask a friend to help you be accountable. Experts say saving up your allotted drinks to disperse among social ocassions can help. Keep in mind that the daily recommended limit is 2 standard drinks.
    2. Consume loads of water. Start and end your night off with a big glass of water. And for every alcoholic drink you have, make sure you have a glass of water as well. Alcohol is a diureti, meaning it can cause you to lose water and become dehydrated, which accounts for some of the discomfort we experience when we have a hangover. Avoid this by drinking lots of water, still or sparkling.
    3. Eat before you drink or nibble while you’re drinking. Drinking on an empty stomach causes alcohol to be more quickly absorbed into your bloodstream, causing intoxication. Stay away from greasy foods, junk food and spicy foods, instead have a balanced diet of complex carbohydrates, protein and fats.
    4. Avoid drinks with mixers. These have the highest levels of sugar and carbs. Pina coladas for example are notoriously bad for your diet. Instead opt for a spirit mixed with sparkling water or soda water.
    5. Opt for low-carb drinks. Pure liquors such as vodka, whiskey, scotch, gin and tequila contain zero carbs. Wine and beers are higher in carbs.
    6. Drink solwly. Remember that your stomach absorbs alcohol faster than your liver can metabolise it. Drink slowly to slow down the alcohol absorption.
    7. Drink smarter. Know what you’re drinking. By knowing how many calories you’re consuming, you can make smarter choices. Also know how many standard drinks you’re consuming because you must avoid intoxication. Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/nomanazish/2019/07/28/how-to-enjoy-alcohol-without-ruining-your-diet/#5b98276dbd2e

  • Do Drinkers Live Longer?

    The issue of whether or not drinking alcohol is beneficial to your health is a contentious one with alot of conflicting research, some suggesting that moderate consumption can extend life by benefiting the heart and others suggesting that there is no safe alcohol levels.

    Moderate drinking which is described as between 2 and 7 glasses of wine a week, has been shown to ward off depression and the same study also revealed that heavy drinking is a risk factor for depression.

    However now there has been a large scale study -The Health and Retirement Study (HRS), described as one of the most indepth studies on alcohol consumption and death risk in the USA, presenting findings of a 16 year follow-up period.

    The results show that moderate and occasional drinkers have lower death rates than non-drinkers.

    The study found that people who didn’t drink at all actually had higher mortality rates.

    Find out more about the study at: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325676.php

  • A Simple Pineapple Syrup for Your Bar

    If you’re looking for something to take your Pina Coladas to the next level, here’s a simple Pineapple syrup to try. Keep it in your arsenal to make great cocktails whenever you want.

  • Poll Reveals Australians Confused about Alcohol Risk

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    A recent poll revealed that 9 out of 10 Australians consider themselves “responsible drinkers”, despite a quarter of respondents drinking to get drunk at least once a month.

    The number of drinkers who drink alcohol to get drunk has significantly increased in the last decade, together with alcohol related harm.

    Experts say people are confused about alcohol risk and are unaware of what constitutes risky drinking.

    The poll released by FARE (Foundation fro Alcohol Research and Education) found that only 31 per cent of people could correctly identify the number of standard drinks a person should consume in order to minimise their long term harm.

    Australian guidelines suggest adults drink a maximum of 2 standard drinks a day to avoid lifetime risk of harm and no more than 4 standard drinks on a single occasion to reduce the risk of alcohol related injury.

    Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2019-05-08/alcohol-risk-unclear-binge-drinking-widespread/11088918

  • New Drink Driving Rules in NSW

    NSW has introduced tough new drink-driving laws which will result in people caught driving over the alcohol limit to have their licence immediately suspended.

    Transport and Roads Minister Andrew Constance recently announced the new penalties for any driver, even if they are a first time offender or low-range offender.

    Offending drivers will receive an immediate $561  fine and 3 month licence suspension.

    Mr Constance said the new law sends the message that if you break the law, you will pay the price.He said authorities would be taking a zero-tolerance approach to drink and drug driving.

    See more at https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/on-the-road/new-drink-driving-penalties-come-into-effect-in-nsw-today/news-story/0527c9d981497d93c228eb5fd78dfdc6

  • Get The Party Started with Fishbowl Cocktails

    Here are 6 amazing fishbowl cocktails perfect for sharing or drinking solo.

    These are pleasing to the eye and palette, so give them a try.

  • Five Classic Gin Cocktails in Five Minutes

    Gin is the spirit of the moment, after falling out of fashion for a while. Gin is no longer your grandmothers spirit. It is now popular amongst the hipsters and the ‘in’ crowd’ so if you want to get on the gin bandwagon here are 5 classic gin cocktails you try in 5 minutes.

  • Iron Man Inspired Cocktails

    So Avengers Endgame has come and gone and if Iron Man is your favourite Avenger here are 4 amazing cocktails you’re going to love.

    Watch the video and try to recreate these at home.

     

  • Is Alcohol More Common Among The UK’s Service Men and Women

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    Alcohol abuse is becoming a major concern among the UK armed forces service men and women, according to recent studies.

    Historically alcohol was used to encourage bonding and deal with difficult experiences that service men and women often face and while overall alcohol use is declining, harmful drinking is still double that of the general population.

    According to data 11% or men and 5% of women in the UK armed forces are guilty of alcohol misuse, in other words drinking at a level that is likely to be harmful to their health.This is compared with 4% of men and 2% of women in the general population.

    A recent project – a collaboration between King’s Centre for Military Health Research and University of Liverpool, funded by the Medical Research Council, was meant to determine if an app could also support people in the armed forces to reduce their drinking.

    Researchers developed an app to help people monitor their alcohol consumption and manage it. Users of the app can set goals, compare drinking to civilians and other service men and women.

    It also provides information and support in real time.

    See more at https://theconversation.com/alcohol-misuse-is-more-common-in-the-armed-forces-than-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-110676