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After years of binge drinking in my 30s, I came to realise that alcohol has had an effect on my body and as well as reaching my fitness and weight goals. If my personal trainer was reading this now, he’d be shaking his head saying... I told her to cut it out! Aargh...we never listen do we? :)
What I've come to learn is that women process alcohol at a much much slower rate than men. We retain the fluids from alcohol for longer and we metabolise the chemicals from alcohol much slower than men. It means the impact of alcohol is much stronger for us and our bodies.
Alcohol wreaks havoc on the balance of our hormones as it disrupts our blood sugar levels and it raises oestrogen too.
If you’re looking at reducing your sugar intake (ie: insulin levels are high), then alcohol is something you’ll want to avoid.
If you’re someone with oestrogen dominance, then you’ll want to avoid alcohol as well. Our liver is the organ that processes oestrogen and it also processes alcohol. It can only do so much at one time.
That is just another reason for creating my superfoods range...not so I can continue to binge drink...haha! Our liver over the years takes a bit of a beating and Vanilla Happy & Berry Cleanse both work at cleansing the liver to help metabolise hormones more effectively.
We also make poor diet choices when we have had a drink. How many times have you reached for chips, a kebab or a burger on the way home after a night out? They are usually high carb foods which our body turns into sugar and stores as fat.
When your body is overloaded with sugar, your insulin levels spike and your body is in fat storing mode. Your liver is helping out the kidneys to flush out the toxins from the alcohol and it becomes a cycle of mess on your body.
Over the past 6 months I have reduced my alcohol intake significantly and I do believe that has helped in reducing my oestrogen levels in my body. I now think twice before saying yes to a glass of wine.
We can’t always avoid alcohol so opt for some low sugar options such as red and rose wines as well as clear spirits like vodka and gin with soda water and fresh lime or cucumber.
Avoid soft drinks and tonic as it’s high in sugar. And don’t drink diet drinks as they too spike insulin levels. White wine is also high in sugar.
If you are going to drink then try and limit your intake to a couple of glasses.
Replenish your body with fluids that night and the next day. Take electrolytes and vitamin B along with coconut water. Coconut water is high in potassium and is a great way of replenishing your body.
Eat green all day. Whisk up a green vegetable soup, or have a green smoothie. Do some gentle yoga and calm your adrenals.
A drink I have been introduced to recently is Kombucha. It’s fermented and usually has no added sugar (check the label though - some have), and tastes a bit like cider. It’s fizzy and when you’re out and don’t feel like drinking alcohol or you want to reduce the amount you're drinking, it’s a great alternative to water.
You can find Kombucha at health food stores or alternatively you can make it. I haven't ventured into making it...anyone tried? Would love to hear from you.
