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Edition 7 - April 2004 Drinking Man's Diet We have all heard of the liquid lunch, but what about the drinking man's diet? You may remember satirical singer Allan Sherman who promoted its virtues a few decades ago: "I'm on the drinking man's diet. It came from a book I was loaned. It's simply terrific and quite scientific and I'm half stoned..........." Of course, alcohol does not really lead to weight loss. Kilojoules in alcoholic drinks do count - but they're empty kilojoules with little nutritional value.. Pub Food Alcohol also stimulates the appetite, which can make you eat more. And if you're drinking at the pub or club, chances are the food on offer is high in fat - chips, fatty steak, battered fish. So, the reality of the drinking man's diet is more like this: High alcohol + high fat = weight gain The proof's in the pudding. Men who were heavy drinkers in one large British study had a higher body mass index than moderate to low drinkers. Body mass index (BMI) is used to measure whether someone is overweight or obese. The healthy weight range is a BMI between 20 and 25. Between 25 and 30 is overweight. Above 30 is obese and above 40 is morbid obesity. Your BMI is determined by your weight in kilograms divided by your height in metres2. Your doctor can also help you work out your BMI. Burning off the Kilojoules Before you sink those kilojoules, check out the amount of energy it takes to burn it off*:
*approximate estimates A Healthy Mix So the drinking's man's diet tends to stack it on rather than take it off. If you drink, keep it moderate. Have water or other drinks between alcoholic drinks, avoid binge drinking and watch the bar snacks. More Information For more information on health and alcohol:
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