Alcohol Tipping Point
Alcohol Tipping Point
Food and Booze: How alcohol affects your metabolism, weight, and sugar cravings.
Food and Booze: How alcohol affects your metabolism, weight, and sugar cravings.
Food and Booze: How alcohol affects your metabolism, weight, and sugar cravings.
Wednesday 24th March 2021
Discover how alcohol impacts your body and cravings. Get tips for healthier habits with Debbie and Valerie on 'Alcohol Tipping Point'.
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Get the buttons here!The Surprising Ways Alcohol Impacts Your Body and Cravings
Usually in those first couple of days, weeks, those kind of intense sugar cravings, like when I quit drinking, I used to say: oh, I don't have a sweet tooth, I was kind of proud of it.
Ever wondered why a night of drinking leaves you craving carbs or why quitting alcohol can trigger a sweet tooth? In this episode of 'Alcohol Tipping Point', host Debbie sits down with Valerie Lawrence, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, to break down how alcohol affects your metabolism, weight, and sugar cravings. Valerie sheds light on the lesser-known ways alcohol impacts your body, explaining that it doesn’t turn into sugar as many believe.
Instead, it lowers your blood sugar and hampers your body’s ability to break down glycogen, often leading to weight gain. They also discuss the toxic byproducts of alcohol and why your body prioritizes getting rid of them, causing those pesky sugar cravings when you quit drinking. The conversation doesn't stop at the science; Debbie and Valerie dive into the practical aspects of behavior change, exploring moderation versus abstinence and the journey to building a healthier future self.
Debbie shares her personal story of quitting alcohol and how it’s improved her mental health and overall well-being. This episode is packed with valuable insights and tips for anyone looking to change their relationship with alcohol. Whether you're sober curious or ready to make a change, you'll find practical advice and motivation to help you on your journey.