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Low-Carb Alcohol – the Best and the Worst
April 18 by Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt
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What are the best and the worst kinds of alcohol to drink on a low-carb diet? Here’s our brand new low-carb alcohol guide, feel free to share:
Are Beer Bellies a Myth?
Is the beer belly a reality or a fantasy? Here’s another random expert claiming to have “calculated” that the beer belly is a myth:
It reminds me of the old idea that the bumblebee can’t fly, according to the laws of aerodynamics. Supposedly it’s too heavy for its small wings (but by now science has figured out exactly how it works).
If the problem with alcohol was only due to calories, both wine and spirits should be worse for our weight than beer. But in language after language there exists a special word for “beer belly”, but not for “wine belly”. Here are a few examples:
- German: Bierbauch
- Spanish: Panza de cerveza
- Dutch: Bierbuik
- Estonian: Õllekõht
- Swedish: Ölmage
The difference can be explained by the fact that beer isn’t just full of alcohol. It also contains plenty of rapidly digested carbs, that raise the blood sugar and the fat-storing hormone insulin. Thus beer has a different hormonal effect than wine. Beer tends to promote fat storage.
Beer bellies can’t be explained by calorie counting, but that doesn’t mean that reality is a myth. It’s just another example of how often simplistic calorie thinking misses the point.
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How to Lose Weight: Avoid Beer
Do you want to lose weight? Here’s part 7 of a 17-part series of blog posts. You can read all the posted tips on the How to Lose Weight-page.
7. Men: Avoid Drinking Beer
This applies to women too, but men drink more beer on average. Beer contains rapidly digested carbs that shut down fat burning. That’s why beer is sometimes referred to as “liquid bread”. There’s a good reason for the term “beer belly.”
Here are smarter alcoholic options for losing weight:
- Wine (red or dry white)
- Dry champagne
- Pure spirits like whiskey, cognac, vodka (avoid sweetened cocktails – try vodka, soda, lime instead)
These drinks hardly contain any sugar/carbohydrates so they’re better than beer. However, large amounts of alcohol might slow weight loss somewhat, so moderation is still a good idea.
More: Read all posted tips on the How to Lose Weight-page.
Icelandic Drink
June 7 2012 by Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt in Alcohol
in Alcohol 
This Polar Beer might be less dangerous than that big animal! But it’s not necessarily harmless for your weight or health.
If you want to keep your carbs way down you should probably find a lower carb alcoholic drink. Do you drink beer?
How to drink alcohol and avoid sugar
July 17 2011 by Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt in Alcohol
in Alcohol 
If you want to drink alcohol and avoid gaining weight it’s a good idea to avoid beer (malt sugar) and sweet drinks (sugar). Wine and pure liquor, such as whisky or brandy, are better choices.
All wines are not equally good: red wines and dry white wines (as well as dry champagne) usually contain the least amount of sugar.
What is your favorite drink?