Rapid City, South Dakota (KEVN) – The holiday season is a time of celebration and a time of indulgence. But remember to do so responsibly. Monument Health’s Alissa Towsley offers advice in this week’s issue of her HealthWatch.
“The holidays are a time to eat, drink and be merry. When it comes to drinking, liquid calories add up much faster than the same amount of calories from food. Because your body, especially your brain, processes consumption differently.Alcohol can also hinder your training and performance gains.But with some planning ahead, you can easily reach your goals. Consider these tips: Enjoy in moderation and know your serving size When choosing alcohol, follow the dietary guidelines of 1-2 drinks per day for men and 1 drink for women. Drinks are equivalent to 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of spirits.Drink 8 ounces of water per glass.This slows down the consumption of alcohol and reduces the amount of water lost through alcohol consumption. Helps you refuel.Or try a delicious non-alcoholic cocktail, also called a mocktail.There are many delicious mocktail recipes on the internet.Avoid drinking on an empty stomach.Contains protein, fat, or both. Eat: These macronutrients reduce alcohol absorption, slow stomach emptying, and curb some of these food cravings. Use a skinny glass This optical illusion of having a tall glass can make you feel like you’re drinking more than you actually are. , light cranberry juice, etc. This holiday season, eat in moderation, socialize, and enjoy a celebratory holiday drink.I’m a KEVN HealthWatch user, Alyssa, Performance Nutritionist at Monument Health. Towsley.”
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