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What are "empty calories" and can you lose weight with alcohol: a popular myth
05.04.2024 09:24
There is an opinion that alcoholic drinks do not contribute to the appearance of fat deposits, and the calories they contain are called “empty”.
But does this mean that drinking alcohol can help you lose weight?
Let's try to figure out what "empty calories" are and what will happen to the body after such a "diet".
Alcohol calories
There is an opinion that the calories contained in alcoholic drinks do not lead to fat accumulation, and also do not contribute to muscle growth and are perceived by the body as “pure energy”.
That is why people after drinking alcoholic beverages become more energetic, active, and cheerful, but not for long.
Is it worth believing?
But even if this is true, it is worth remembering that alcohol increases appetite.
In addition, it is customary to “snack” strong alcoholic drinks with not the most dietary food.
And that's not all. Our body is designed in such a way that it tries to get rid of alcohol calories first.
This is where the fun begins.
Having received a dose of "pure energy", the body stops burning its existing reserves of fats and carbohydrates. This is why a beer belly grows.
Therefore, it is impossible to lose weight with the help of alcohol. That is why experts recommend eliminating alcohol during the diet and weight loss.
The most caloric are beer, vodka, cognac, whiskey and brandy, as well as liqueurs.
Earlier we talked about whether it is possible to have a fasting day on water .
