PEOPLE trying to watch their weight should pay closer attention to how much alcohol they drink.
That?s because it is second only to fat in terms of calorie content, say experts.
World Cancer Research Fund, says alcohol makes up nearly 10% of total calorie intake among drinkers, so a large glass of wine will cost you the same 178 calories as eating two chocolate digestive biscuits.
And it will take you more than a half hour?s brisk walk to burn off.
As many of you will know from the regular newspaper bulletins we read, eating or drinking too many calories on a regular basis can lead to weight gain. And alcohol has been linked with breast, bowel, mouth and liver cancer.
But unlike food, alcoholic drinks have little or no nutritional value, and the ?empty calories? in drinks are often forgotten or ignored by dieters, says the Research Fund.
Kate Mendoza, head of its health information, said: ?Recent reports have shown that people are unaware of calories in drinks and don?t include them when calculating their daily consumption.?
Men need around 2,500 calories a day and women around 2,000, and Kate added:
?Cutting down on drinking can have a big effect on weight-loss, or maintaining a healthy weight. It can also reduce your risk of cancer.?
If you feel you can?t ? or don?t want to ? abstain entirely, there are ways to help you cut down, including smaller glass sizes, diluting alcohol with soda water or a low-calorie soft drink, alternating between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and spending a few booze-free ?nights a week.
The Research Fund has produced an alcohol calorie calculator for different drinks, which shows approximately how much exercise is needed to do to burn off the alcohol calories consumed.
Government guidelines recommend men should not drink more than 3-4 units of alcohol daily, while women should limit themselves to 2-3 units.
A standard 175ml glass of wine contains about two units and a large 250ml glass contains about three.
And experts advise that if you have had a heavy drinking session, you should avoid booze for at least 48 hours.
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