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  • How Your Body Reacts When You Give Up Alcohol

    If you’ve noticed your drinking getting out of control, you may want to consider refraining, at least for a little while. If you do, here are some of the changes in your body that you can expect to see:

    1. Mental Effects – According to Dr. Duy Nguyen, a psychiatrist at Beachway Therapy in Florida, by refraining from alcohol, you can remove yourself from the mental crutch of an altered personality impacted by alcohol.

    2. Improved Sleep- While alcohol is a sedative, it actually interrupts REM sleep – the state of sleep needed to replenish energy.

    3. Sharpened Mind – In addition to the physical improvements in the body, your cognitive ability will also improve. Cravings for sugar and high-carb foods will also slow down.

    4. Physical Improvements –  Microbiotas that promote healthy body functions will begin to replenish in  the body. Imbalances in the gastrointestinal tract will also subside so any physical ailments like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, bloating, diarrhea and constipation will also wane.

    5. Increased Energy –  Doctors say you’ll feel more energized and as your body will digest food better, you won’t experienced the type of bloating and weight gain associated with heavy drinking. Doctors also say alcohol can irritate the intestines and cause a build-up of enzymes leading to pancreatitis.

    6. Avoid Serious Physical Conditions – Excessive alcohol inflames the liver and as this occurs, it tears and scar tissue forms. This is known as cirrhosis – a serious physical condition that prevents the liver from detoxing the body. This has an effect on the entire body.  By giving up alcohol or drinking less often, you can avoid this condition and a host of others.

    7. Improved Digestion – After a while of not drinking you’ll notice you start to digest foods better. You may even notice a reduction in your weight because of the reduction in calories from alcoholic drinks. You can expect less flatulence, bloating and diarrhea due to a reduction in alcoholic beverages.

    8. Skin will Improve – Your skin will clear up and appear healthier. Your blood pressure will also stabilize. Your risk of certain types of cancers will also be less including stomach, liver and throat cancer.

    Read more about it at: http://coveteur.com/2019/02/12/mental-physical-effects-not-drinking-alcohol/

  • Try This Anti-Hangover Cocktail

    Advertised as an “anti-hangover” cocktail, this low calorie tequila punch is great for those watching their weight and as a bonus you can avoid the nasty hangover effects the following morning. Watch the video on how its made and then give it a try yourself.

  • 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

  • Psychologist Reveals What Your Drink on Your First Date Says

    Do you remember what you ordered on your first dates? Is there a go-to drink you keep ordering on a date, a pyschologist and dating expert Amelie Guerard reveals what your first date drink says about you.

    Beer

    A solid and popular choice, it usually means you’re pretty chilled.

    Generally this indicates you aren’t putting any pressure on this date and don’t have high expectations.

    Wine

    A common first date drink that signifies sophistication.

    The doctor says the person who orders this likes knowing everyone’s business and tells it like it is.

    They probably don’t like being alone and love being complimented.

    If you date orders wine be cautious of what you do and say.

    Rum drink

    If you order a rum based drink, you are probably a mysterious and captivating person.

    You enjoy being the life of the party and having fun.

    Usually your date could turn into a full on adventure, Dr. Guerard says.

    Prosecco

    People who order bubbly drinks are usually shy. An interesting person with a composed exterior.

    These people are usually classy but not shallow and you would probably have to initiative the conversation with this person.

    See more https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/drink/psychologist-reveals-what-your-drink-says-on-the-first-date/news-story/4a5ec096f67e94176b1e2125d282d89c

  • Easy Tequila Cocktails

    Tequila cocktails can be just as suave and sophisticated as whisky cocktails. Just watch this video and see. Here are 3 sophisticated tequila cocktails for the discerning gent or lady.

  • Different Alcohols Have Different Effects on Your Mood

    Does gin make you sad, vodka make you violent and champagne make you happy? Well many people believe different alcoholic drinks affect their moods differently but is there any science to back this up?

    Well according to experts, the mood alcohol induces has more to do with the drinkers’ pre-existing mood prior to drinking and the quantity of alcohol consumed.

    It also has to do with the emotions we associated with different alcohols, experts explain.

    The morning after effect actually has to do with a chemical found in darker alcohol which is more damaging.

    Bottom-line, drinking is best done in moderation and never as a remedy to depression or any other emotional issues.

    Find out more at http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/health/health-news/do-different-alcohols-really-bring-out-different-moods/news-story/a505e78c6526f08ea3b9266a44a9ae46

     

  • Cheap versus Expensive Tequila – Taste Test

    Tequila is growing in popularity in Australia but are the expensive varieties we see being imported from Mexico really worth the cost?

    According to experts the best tequila comes exclusively from certain regions in Mexico and is made of only blue agave plant, but to the untrained palate is there really any difference in taste?

    In this video we watch normal people taste test expensive versus cheap tequila.

  • A Tequila Sunrise Done Right

    Here’s a quick tutorial on how to improve your tequila sunrise cocktail. This one is both beautiful and delicious.

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

     

  • There’s more to Mexican Alcohol than Tequila

    Maybe you weren’t aware but Mexico’s first alcoholic offering wasn’t tequila, it was a more smoky tasting drink called Mezcal.

    Recently Mezcal has been gaining in popularity around the world and nowadays you can probably find it at the best bars in the country.

    There are some similarities with tequila, for example its also made from the agave plant that grows in the desert and strictly speaking tequila is actually a variant of mezcal. The difference is that tequila is made only from Espadin agave while mezcal can be made from dozens of different agave variations.

    Find out more at http://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/news/a42692/guide-to-mezcal/

  • Cheap Versus Expensive Tequila

    While tequila may be an acquired taste for many, there are some people who take  their tequila drinking very seriously. But is it really worth the extra cash you fork out for that top shelf brand? Let’s watch this video to find out.