A study by Cambridge researchers revealed that alcohol consumption doesn’t affect work performance as long as you get enough sleep.
Lack of sleep has been linked to poor work activity by Cambridge University researchers but they say drinking the night before won’t directly affect your work performance the next day, just make sure you get enough rest. Read more.
The NSW government is currently reviewing the 10pm curfew on take-away alcohol which it introduced only one year ago in an effort to tackle alcohol fuelled violence in entertainment districts particularly.
The government identified pre-loading as one of the major culprits in alcohol fuelled violence and thereafter implemented the 10pm closure of bottleshops in January 2014.
Due to complaints about the revenue impact of the 10pm takeaway sales curfew, the measure is under review, one year earlier than it should have been. The review was scheduled for February 2016.
Find out more here.
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.
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,
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
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.
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.
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
Read the full post here.
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.
A new study has revealed that Alcopops tax has cut drinking and harm.
According to the study the tax on Alcopops has significantly reduced the numbers of highly intoxicated young people presenting to hospital emergency departments.
It has also reduced the number of people binge drinking across the state of NSW.
Read more about it here.
A study has found that one third of adults in the United States are affected by alcohol-use disorder.
Alcohol-use disorder is not the same as alcohol abuse. Alcohol-use disorder (AUD) is defined as problem drinking that causes mild to severe distress or harm.
The study found that only 20 per cent of those suffering with the disorder ever seek help.
Find out more here.