The fashion for a slim and fit figure does its thing - we all follow a diet from time to time.
But some holidays can put an end to your efforts, and that’s because of alcohol consumption.
How alcohol affects weight loss
The most important negative effect is dehydration. In this case, the cells lose not only water, but also the minerals and trace elements we need, which play an important role in metabolism, and therefore in weight loss or weight gain.
Under the influence of alcohol, one easily violates the prohibitions, eats much more than he intended, and has more satisfying foods. As a product, alcohol has no nutritional value, our body will primarily spend calories from it, but we put aside all the rest we get with it.
Alcohol has been shown to lower testosterone levels and worsen digestion, leading to weight gain in exchange for the desired weight loss.
What alcohol does not greatly affect your diet
Obviously, a sweet drink is very high in calories, so you should not diet. Ethyl alcohol itself is 710 kcal / 100 grams, meaning all spirits are high in calories.
Foods excluded from the diet include all sweet, semi-sweet and fortified wines, champagne, liqueurs and Cahors. During weight loss, it is better not to consume beer at all: despite its low nutritional value, it contains phytoestrogens, slows down the metabolism and promotes the growth of adipose tissue in the body.
It is permissible to consume one or two glasses of dry wine in a volume of approximately 150-200 ml. The wine can be red or white, depending on your preferences, 7-11% strength.
What to drink during a diet
If you're watching your weight, choose a snack:
- low fat cheese;
- roasted or cooked chicken, turkey, beef, veal;
- fried, steamed or cooked vegetables;
- fish (excluding fried and smoked);
- lemon.
In order to reduce the overall harm caused by alcohol consumption, the most important thing is not to abuse it or drink too much. Try to refrain from strong and sugary alcoholic beverages.
If you're still attending a feast, eat protein-rich foods.