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  • 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.

  • Cocktails for The Star Wars Fans

    If you’re planning a Star Wars themed party, here are 3 delicious cocktails that are simple to make and impressive. Let’s see how it’s made,

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6odTosnF78

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Wine Drinkers Choose Their Best Wine in the World

    According to the popular wine app, Vivino which has 35 million subscribers worldwide, the best wine in the world is the Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 from Napa Valley in California.

    The revelation was based on the apps data mining of 40 million reviews and 120 million ratings posted by users last year.

    Although you and I have probably never heard of Scarecrow cabernet before, the web engine Wine-Searcher, with 8.6 million listings from nearly 91,000 outlets globally, finds the 2015 Scarecrow cabernet available in sets of three from $1295 (from the Californian auctioneer K&L Wine Merchants) up to $3230 (from Fortuna Wines International in Hong Kong).   Find out more at: https://www.afr.com/lifestyle/food-and-wine/wine-and-spirits/is-this-the-world-s-best-wine-40-million-reviews-say-yes-20190407-p51bro

  • 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.

     

  • How to Make the Classic Martini

    Can you even call yourself a bartender if you don’t know how to make a Martini.

    In this video you can learn to make 3 different versions of the basic Martini.