Alcohol plays a large role in weight management. Anyone looking to drop weight may want to consider skipping their evening glass of wine or that beer with their dinner.
Here's how alcohol affect weight loss;
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Alcohol is often empty calories - This means that they provide your body with calories but contain very little nutrients.There are almost 155 calories in one 12-ounce can of beer, and 125 calories in a 5-ounce glass of red wine.
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Alcohol is used as a primary source of fuel- When alcohol is consumed, it's burned first as a fuel source before your body uses anything else.
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Alcohol can contribute to excess belly fat- The "beer gut" isn't just a myth. Foods high in simple sugars, such as those found in candy, soda, and even beer, are also high in calories. Extra calories end up stored as fat in the body. Consuming foods and drinks high in sugar can quickly lead to weight gain. We can't choose where all that extra weight ends up. BUT the body tends to accumulate fat in the abdominal area.
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Alcohol can negatively affect your sleep- A nightcap before bed may sound like a ticket to a good night’s rest but you may want to reconsider. Research suggests that alcohol can lead to increased periods of wakefulness during sleep cycles. Sleep deprivation, whether from lack of sleep or impaired sleep, can lead to an imbalance in the hormones related to hunger, satiety, and energy storage.
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Alcohol affects digestion - Intake of alcoholic beverages can also inhibit proper digestive function. Alcohol can cause stress on the stomach and the intestines. This leads to decreased digestive secretions and movement of food through the tract. Digestive secretions are an essential element of healthy digestion. They break down food into the basic macro- and micronutrients that are absorbed and used by the body.
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