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Drink Less Lose Weight

18Jan07

by Greg

Your new years goal may have been to lose a little weight, but a few weeks in, your lean cuisines might be tasting a little bland. The University of Rochester advises that you take a look at your alcohol consumption as a source for those extra pounds. The reason why beer gets you that belly is outlined in 3 steps.

1. A small portion of the alcohol consumed is converted into fat.
2. The liver then converts the rest (ie: majority) of the alcohol into acetate.
3. The acetate is then released into the bloodstream, and replaces fat as a source of fuel.

Check out the full article for more information plus a list of the calories in popular adult beverages.

Filed under: Food & Drink | Author: Greg |

4 Responses to “Drink Less Lose Weight”

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1 cash on Jan 18th, 2007 said:

What full article, you tease?
2 Greg on Jan 18th, 2007 said:

This one. All fixed now
3 cash on Jan 18th, 2007 said:

Wow, this piece explains a LOT re: 7-11 / McDonalds madness afterhours:

“Don’t be tempted to skip meals to allow for drinks, as alcohol won’t satisfy your hunger. In fact, alcohol lowers blood sugar levels (it prevents sugar that is normally stored in the liver, as glycogen, from breaking down). A drop in blood sugar levels sends signals to the brain you are hungry. With alcohol in your system, willpower can go out of the window and the snack attacks kick in. Eating a proper meal before you go out will line your stomach and slow the rate at which alcohol absorbs into your bloodstream, keeping you in control of how much you eat and drink.”

Good info Greg, thanks.