Does alcohol help you gain weight? Is it really good for your health?
Alcohol is a part of everything, from family dinners to parties, and business deals. We’ve heard that drinking alcohol helps you gaining weight. Well, this is true. Do you know how? Like any other food or beverage, alcohol contains calories. The average twelve ounce beer has around 130 calories, a 5 oz glass of wine contains 115 calories, and a 11/2oz shot of 80 proof liquor contains 100 calories. So if you consume too much wine, you will automatically gain weight.
Do you really think that gaining weight with over consumption of alcohol is good for health? The answer is no, as alcohol contains empty calories, which means it provides very little or no nutritional supplements like minerals and vitamins which are necessary for good health. Alcohol consumption has been linked with cirrhosis, cancer in liver and stomach, fertility difficulties, heart attacks etc.
Studies have shown that, alcohol stimulates food intake because it increases your blood sugar levels which makes you feel hungry. As a result of this you may gain weight. So Alcohol is not considered a necessary component of a healthy diet. It is better to follow a healthier way to gain weight. Most experts agree that having regular meals, especially breakfast, are important to gain weight.
Eat healthy food frequently. Exercise regularly to keep fit. Some thin people think that exercise is not effective for them. This is not true; exercise keeps your metabolism high. Remember that eating alone is not sufficient to be healthy, so exercise regularly as well.
According to a research, consuming a moderate amount of alcohol may protect against Coronary Heart Disease and type-2 diabetes. It is still not entirely clear how alcohol reduces the risk of CHD and diabetes. But remember it is harmful, if consumed in large amounts. So keep it as moderate as possible.