I hope life is good! After my recent wine testing event, I now fancy my self as a bit of a wine expert (if you ever see me out I'll still ask you for a Jack Daniels & Coke! Thank you). We all like to drink; well at least the majority of us do. Drink is such an integrate part of our lives, both directly and indirectly. Most, if not all social occasions involve a drink. We drink when we are happy, drink when we are sad, drink to pass time. So I think it's fair to say that here in the UK we like to drink. But before I paint a picture of a nation of Alcoholics, Its important to remember Why we drink , the benefits(yes there are a few) and the down side of too much alcohol. Some of you reading this will be following our 28 day transformation challenge. Keep up the good work guys you're doing great! I bet you're not missing that glass of wine at all! ;-/
OK have a quick read of this and let me know if you have any questions.
Drinking alcohol has become part of our way of life since before the birth of Christ when man gained the knowledge of fermentation of fruit. It is a drug and a poison to the body that alters our state of mind; and I believe its for that reason we drink. We use it to celebrate, commiserate , relax or wind down and even boost our confidence.It helps use 'feel better' when we are feeling low or unhappy due to a break up or death of a friend or family member. Because we know it will alter our "thinking or state' we like to drink.
Socially, most activities are attached to drinking. Meeting of friends, having a meal in or out, celebrating a birthday all involve, in most cases, having a drink. So for those of us that do like a drink, there are plenty of opportunities to have one. One of the other seasons we drink is due to accessibility. Alcohol has become relatively cheap to buy especially from the supermarkets. Some people blame the recent decline of the British pub down to this very fact. However, a recent survey suggested that here in the UK we are actually drinking less than we did 4 years ago!(The survey was conducted by the BBPA who represent Big brewers and Pubs).Now weather we are drinking less or more i cant say in this post, but i do know that alcohol is easy to get which gives us more opportunity to drink.
2. The Benefits
It is true but there are some benefits to drinking Alcohol. Many different studies have suggested that moderate intake of red wine can help reduce your risk of CHD (coronary Heart disease). It is believed that the antioxidant properties can help reduce the risk. Alcohol also helps us to relax. If we have had a bad day at work, sometime the thought of a drink waiting for us at home can keep us going.
Apparently alcohol is also good for the economy. There are thousands of people in employment due to the alcohol production industry. The government make billions in duty fees from alcohol sales.
So alcohol consumption does contribute to the economy and help keep people in work.
Have you ever noticed how people suddenly become good dancers once they have had a drink or two? I myself have become victim of this strange phenomenon. It too could be argued then that this is another cool benefit of alcohol because everybody wants to be a good dancer...right?
3.The Dangers of Alcohol.
There are many dangers associated with alcohol. When I say many, there are Many! Heart diseases, domestic violence, minor injuries & accidents, diabetes, cancer, under age drinking, alcohol dependence, alcohol poisoning, Metal health issues; These are just a few circumstances and conditions that if you are drinking in excess on a regular basis, you are in serious danger of increasing your risk and becoming a victim and I'm sure you don't want that. I read recently that the women in the UK are one of the FATTEST in western Europe, second only to Malta and Turkey!The average BMI (body mass index) of the British female is now 26.9.(your BMI should be between 19.5-25) I'm sure that this is not down to cheap alcohol or lack of exercise alone.
I know that there are many other factors linked to these alarming statistics, namely diet or poor diet; If you are looking to get some help with your diet and are looking for some new simple ideas that help you start adding variety to your meal options, check out the Optimum Healthy recipe book here. This book has some great meal options and tips to help you broaden your horizon's when it come's to meal time.
Also, we'll be sharing our new range of supplement's with you to help you feel and look even better. This new supplement range is the very best. Some of you know that I have been testing it myself recently and it's had a huge impact on my health. I would now like to share the benefits with you. You can check out the info page here but I'll be tell you much more at a later date.
I'm in no way trying to come across as Judgmental in this post (especially as many of you may have seen me P@#sed on a few occasions), but is is very important to remember that the alcohol we love and enjoy, can impact on our health, well-being and the way we feel and look negatively if we don't check our intake levels from time to time.
In part 2 of this post, I'll give you some more info and tips about alcohol and how you can, if required, manage your weekly/ monthly intake of alcohol and still enjoy a drink without feeling guilty.
Remember to comment of the post and share it with your friends!
Best of Health.
Apparently alcohol is also good for the economy. There are thousands of people in employment due to the alcohol production industry. The government make billions in duty fees from alcohol sales.
So alcohol consumption does contribute to the economy and help keep people in work.
Have you ever noticed how people suddenly become good dancers once they have had a drink or two? I myself have become victim of this strange phenomenon. It too could be argued then that this is another cool benefit of alcohol because everybody wants to be a good dancer...right?
There are many dangers associated with alcohol. When I say many, there are Many! Heart diseases, domestic violence, minor injuries & accidents, diabetes, cancer, under age drinking, alcohol dependence, alcohol poisoning, Metal health issues; These are just a few circumstances and conditions that if you are drinking in excess on a regular basis, you are in serious danger of increasing your risk and becoming a victim and I'm sure you don't want that. I read recently that the women in the UK are one of the FATTEST in western Europe, second only to Malta and Turkey!The average BMI (body mass index) of the British female is now 26.9.(your BMI should be between 19.5-25) I'm sure that this is not down to cheap alcohol or lack of exercise alone.
I know that there are many other factors linked to these alarming statistics, namely diet or poor diet; If you are looking to get some help with your diet and are looking for some new simple ideas that help you start adding variety to your meal options, check out the Optimum Healthy recipe book here. This book has some great meal options and tips to help you broaden your horizon's when it come's to meal time.
Also, we'll be sharing our new range of supplement's with you to help you feel and look even better. This new supplement range is the very best. Some of you know that I have been testing it myself recently and it's had a huge impact on my health. I would now like to share the benefits with you. You can check out the info page here but I'll be tell you much more at a later date.
I'm in no way trying to come across as Judgmental in this post (especially as many of you may have seen me P@#sed on a few occasions), but is is very important to remember that the alcohol we love and enjoy, can impact on our health, well-being and the way we feel and look negatively if we don't check our intake levels from time to time.
In part 2 of this post, I'll give you some more info and tips about alcohol and how you can, if required, manage your weekly/ monthly intake of alcohol and still enjoy a drink without feeling guilty.
Remember to comment of the post and share it with your friends!
Best of Health.
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