Dietary advice for barbecue: Drinks to avoid
A Word of Caution: Steer Clear of the Concoction of Shashlik, Sparkling and Sweet Booze!
Partying with friends and a plate of succulent shashlik? Think twice before reaching for those bubbly beers, syrupy cocktails, or sweet champagne! A word from endocrinologist Galina Smirnova, spilled to the press at "Lenta.ru", advises against the lethal combo.
Listen up, folks! The good doctor warns against indulging in shashlik and sparkling or sweet alcoholic beverages like beer, cocktails with soda, or champagne. Why's that, you ask? Well, it all boils down to the devilish duo of carbonic acid and sugar, which are found in these drinks, as explained by our wise old doc.
Carbonic acid speeds up alcohol absorption, leading to a rapid buzz and body intoxication. Sugar, without a doubt, amps up the drink's caloric content, bringing on the beer belly faster than you can say cheers!
Beer, whose carbohydrate count is as high as a bread serving in calories, is a prime culprit. Champagne and sparkling wines take the pas de deux, doing double damage to your health owing to the deadly dance of bubbles and sugar.
- When you yoke this devilish duo with fatty meat, it puts a strain on your poor ol' stomach. Your body's gotta multitask, digesting heavier-than-hell protein-fat food, while simultaneously neutralizing alcohol. This is a distracting dance for enzymes, making it tough for them to perform their finest jigs, Smirnova points out.
This sluggish dance in your digestive tract leads to discomfort and a feeling of heaviness in the stomach. Your poor little liver has to work overtime to break down alcohol while fats and carbs from food don't get properly absorbed, which can disrupt the pancreas' la-di-da function, she added.
Some Fun Facts:Did you know that over half of Russians consider pork shashlik the tastiest? But, here's the kicker: the delightful pairing of shashlik with these bubbly, sweet beverages can pose health hazards you wouldn't want to dance with. When partying, remember to:
- Keep your liquids balanced - the old H2O trick won't hurt
- Practice moderation - a preferable approach to any raucous, reckless guzzling
- Dish up some nutrient-packed sides - veggies can help balance out the feast
- Opt for leaner meats - for a friendlier cardiovascular dance
Enjoy responsibly, folks!
- Carbonic acid and sugar, often found in sparkling and sweet alcoholic beverages, speed up alcohol absorption, contributing to a quick buzz and body intoxication.
- When consumed together with fatty shashlik, this combination puts a strain on the stomach, making it difficult for enzymes to perform their digestive functions efficiently.
- This strain can lead to discomfort and a feeling of heaviness in the stomach, as well as disrupt the normal functioning of the pancreas.
- To maintain good health and wellness, it is important to balance liquids, practice moderation, include nutrient-packed sides in meals, and opt for leaner meats when indulging in shashlik and alcoholic beverages.
