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The truth about alcohol: 10 points. 1. The best amount is none at all (zero). 2. Alcohol has more calories than sugar and carbs. It can slow weight loss and contribute to weight gain. 3. All alcohol but especially beer can contribute to belly fat accumulation. 4. Beer is calorie dense and so affects weight and belly fat more. 5. Beer is made mostly from barely that contains gluten which can cause bloating, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea and other gut health problems. 6. Most whiskey doesn’t contain gluten but it is much higher in alcohol and so is not necessarily a better option to beer. 7. All spirits are very high in alcohol and should be avoided. 8. Adding sugary drinks to alcohol makes it worse and more calorie rich. Avoid sugary cocktails. 9. Dry red wine also contains alcohol but is a better choice of alcohol. Sweet wine is less desirable. 10. Alcohol is additive. Avoid drinking if you can. But if you must drink, drink less. Limit alcohol to no more than 2 drinks a day and no more than 6 a week. Not all 6 at once or on a weekend 😊. What qualifies as 1 drink - 50mls (1.5) of spirits/whiskey (1 shot) - 150 mls (5oz) of wine - 350 (12oz) mls of beer

Alcohol is ruining lives and families.😢 And many times we just watch until it’s too late. We need to do something. Should governments ban some forms of alcohol?