{"id":22078,"date":"2020-03-05T20:18:03","date_gmt":"2020-03-05T20:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/?p=2637"},"modified":"2020-03-05T20:18:03","modified_gmt":"2020-03-05T20:18:03","slug":"7-tips-to-help-you-drink-in-moderation-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/ja\/2020\/03\/7-tips-to-help-you-drink-in-moderation-2\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips to Help You Drink in Moderation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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7 Tips to Help You Drink in Moderation<\/h1>\n\n
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\u201cHow about a drink after work?\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>

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\u201cLet\u2019s hit the bars this Friday!\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>

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\u201cShould I bring wine or beer to the party?\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>

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\u201cIt\u2019s happy hour, want to go?\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>

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We\u2019ve either heard or asked these questions more times than we can likely recall, and that\u2019s because alcohol consumption is a common form of socialization in the world. In America alone, 86.4% of adults 18 years and older stated they\u2019ve drank at some point in their lives, 70.1% drank in the last year, and 56% drank in the last month, according to a survey conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism<\/a>. So it\u2019s no wonder that after a while, drinking can get out of hand. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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While everything is moderation is good advice, when it comes to alcohol it\u2019s important to know what moderation actually means, how to stay within those bounds, and what you can do to keep your intake in check. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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The seven tips below can help you not only maintain healthier habits, but can also help you make choices that will reduce caloric intake and the risk of developing serious illnesses down the road.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Keep it Neat<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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While straight liquor may not be everyone\u2019s go-to, ordering vodka, gin, whiskey, or scotch neat (or on the rocks with ice)<\/a> is one way to keep calories down and prevent consuming alcohol too quickly. Drinks served in this fashion are meant to be sipped slowly, not chugged. Drinking your favorite spirit in this manner can keep you from consuming too much, too fast\u2014and, without the sugary, high-carb mixers, you\u2019re cutting empty calories.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate <\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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Alcohol causes dehydration, which contributes to hangovers, which absolutely no one wants. To avoid feeling like you\u2019ve been hit by a bus the morning after a night out, drink water\u2014 lots<\/a>.  It\u2019s suggested to drink a glass of water in between each alcoholic beverage you consume to help counteract the dehydrating effect booze can have. Plus, when you\u2019re drinking water, you\u2019re not drinking alcohol, which is a healthy way to monitor your intake and create more balance within your body.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Get the Good Stuff<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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All alcohol contains congeners, which are the byproducts of the fermentation<\/a> process. Studies have shown that alcohols with higher levels<\/a> of congeners are worse for hangovers. While many believe that darker drinks, like bourbon and red wine, have higher levels of congeners, it\u2019s also thought that cheaper brands of alcohol also contain more as well. To be safe, it\u2019s best to buy top-shelf, clear liquor<\/a> to avoid consuming more of these impurities. Buying more expensive alcohol is also a good way to deter yourself from drinking too much. After all, no one likes to get a triple digit booze bill.  <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Don\u2019t Forget to Eat<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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Eating before drinking is like looking both ways before you cross the street\u2014you just do it. When food is in the stomach, alcohol is absorbed much slower. If you\u2019re drinking on an empty stomach<\/a>, alcohol quickly passes through the stomach and into the small intestine, where it\u2019s absorbed into the bloodstream, causing intoxicative effects. Additionally, drinking on an empty stomach can cause alcohol poisoning<\/a>, which includes symptoms of confusion, hypothermia, abnormal breathing, or unconsciousness, and often requires hospitalization.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Make a Plan and Stick to It<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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If you know you\u2019re going out for the night but don\u2019t want to feel horrible the next day, set a limit for yourself before you head out\u2014and don\u2019t break it. If you\u2019re not sure what your limit should be, it\u2019s recommended<\/a> that men should stop at four drinks in one night and women at three. Once you\u2019ve reached your limit, switch to water or grab a snack instead. You\u2019ll thank yourself the next day.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Don\u2019t Mix It Up<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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Mixed drinks are deliciously sweet, and while their taste makes them desirable, their sugar levels make them some of the most unhealthy boozy beverages you can consume. According to Livestrong<\/a>, a margarita contains 400 calories, a long island, 425, a white Russian, 500, a pi\u00f1a colada is a whopping 600 calories. You can easily clock in a couple days\u2019 worth of calories in one night when ordering these high-calorie, high-sugar concoctions. Instead, go neat or mix with water, soda water, or opt for a glass of wine.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Take a Break<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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Sometimes, abstaining from one of the world\u2019s most common pastimes is the best way to go. Refraining from alcohol<\/a> can help you reset mentally, reduce your caloric intake, improve your sleep patterns, and make you feel all around better. Instead of a vodka soda, order a soda water with a splash of lime. And if and when you do decide to have a drink, DO NOT get behind the wheel. Ever.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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