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Do you know alcohol has about 7 calories per gram?
And these are "empty" calories since alcohol contains no beneficial nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals.
12-ounce beer contains about 150 calories. Sugary, carbonated beverages and fruit juices contribute additional calories when mixed with alcohol in a cocktail.
Scotch, beers, wines, and liquors all contain different percentage of alcohol.
Already said 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a 1.5-ounce shot of liquor have about the same amount of alcohol and the same number of calories. Beer is 3 - 8% alcohol. "Light" or lower-calorie beers are closer to 3% alcohol.
The stronger the liquor the higher number of calories it has.
White wines average 12% alcohol, and red wines average 14% alcohol.
"Proof" means the alcohol content of distilled liquors. It is the percentage of alcohol multiplied by two. For example:
50% alcohol = 100-proof
100% alcohol = 200-proofConsuming of alcohol not only affects your nervous system but also acts as a mild anesthetic and tranquilizer. Rather its very harmful if consumed in large amounts. It can be an addictive substance. Leading cause of traffic accidents in any country is alcohol as it slows reaction time and impairs judgment.
Moderate drinking is defined as 1- 2 glasses of beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverage daily. Even doctors say moderate alcohol consumption, especially when combined with a mediterranean style diet, has been shown to improve cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels) health.
Bad effects of consuming Alcohol in excessive quantity :
- It can cause alcoholic hepatitis and a fatty liver.
- And a fatty liver can progress to cirrhosis of the liver, a potentially fatal condition.
- Alcohol increases the risk of developing cancer of the esophagus, throat, larynx, mouth, and breast.
- Drinking alcohol can damage the lining of the small intestine and the stomach, which affects the body's ability to absorb essential nutrients.
- Alcohol can impair sexual function, even though it may increase your interest in sexual activity.
- During pregnancy drinking of alcohol should be avoided, its dangerous to the life mother as well to the feticide.
