Calories in Alcohol

Having almost as much calories as fat - 7 calories per gram - alcohol is almost twice as fattening as protein or carbohydrates. Most people think they should definitely reduce alcohol consumption if they want to lose weight. Researchers have shown however that heavy drinking can actually lead to gain loss instead of weight gain. Other studies report a raised risk of obesity.61

The reasons for this contradiction remained unclear. There are some factors that can highly influence the impact of alcohol on you. For instance the food you eat while drinking will make a difference. High calories snacks combined with alcohol will most likely help you gain weight. The impact of drinking on your body can also be influenced by genes. Alcoholics who tend to  drink much more than they eat are also very likely to lose gain.

The general recommendation when on diet remains to try to avoid alcohol consumption. Your body burns alcohol first before carbs, protein or fat thus postponing the weight loss. If you find it hard to totally ban alcohol,wine and other alcohols derived from fruits are among the most acceptable beverages. Diet soda and sektzer are also appropriate. Alcohol usually produces cravings for other carbohydrates so you'd better be careful about that too. Every individual has its own reactions on alcohol use. Make sure you consult your doctor and find out what level of alcohol is appropriate for you.