Alcohol

LOTS OF CALORIES
Carbohydrates = 4 calories per gram
Protein = 4 calories per gram
Alcohol = 7 calories per gram
Fat = 9 calories per gram

CONS
Absorbed immediately from the stomach and quickly converted to body fat
Doesn’t occupy any space in your stomach, you can drink and then fill up on food, double the damage
SLOWS down your metabolism
Negative motivational effects, doesn’t help make good eating decisions
Dehydrates you
A program of eating right, exercising regularly and limiting excessive consumption of alcohol would have a much greater positive effect of your heart and your health than the vague and generic advice of having a drink or two each day.


CUT CONSUMPTION IN HALF
Try nonalcoholic beverages, healthy snack foods can substitute
Drink to relax . . . take a walk, play a sport, read a novel, watch a show, take a bubble bath, meditate or chill out with music
Use less alcohol in your drinks.

Alternate your drinks with water.
Drink plenty of water and eat BEFORE you attend a social event. Be full when you get there.

ONE GLASS

1oz of hard liquor
6oz of wine
12 oz of beer