Many nutritionists agree that alcohol and weight loss are incompatible in many cases. Others say that low-calorie alcoholic drinks are fine to drink when dieting. Let’s take a closer look.
Dr. Marina
Six reasons to abstain
Argument #1: Alcohol is a toxic substance that is eliminated in the body through the liver. Because the liver is involved in all nutritional processes and fat metabolism, it performs more poorly when dealing with alcohol in addition to its primary functions.
Argument #2: It affects the pancreas, which is responsible for carbohydrate metabolism and produces insulin. Insulin works for glucose metabolism: when it is produced, glucose goes down. When it reaches the lower limit, you feel hungry and want to eat carbohydrates. In addition, alcohol, itself an irritant to the mucosa and intestines, does promote appetite.
Argument #3: Alcohol is a source of pure energy and calories, which in the diet should be spent as much and as quickly as possible.
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