{"id":8016,"date":"2020-09-22T09:00:19","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T09:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fibricheck.com\/hoe-je-gezond-kan-genieten-van-een-glaasje\/"},"modified":"2023-01-10T10:13:24","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T09:13:24","slug":"healthy-ways-to-enjoy-drinking-alcohol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fibricheck.com\/healthy-ways-to-enjoy-drinking-alcohol\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy ways to enjoy drinking alcohol"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]In parts 1 and 2 of this series, we delved deeper into alcohol consumption. It\u2019s a fact that, because we enjoy life, we are masters of alcohol. It\u2019s a fact that an occasional glass can have a positive impact on your heart. But it\u2019s also a fact that alcohol is not as innocent as we\u2019d like to believe. There is a direct link with a range of harmful effects such as cardiovascular disease, obesity and cancer. So is it impossible to give general advice? And how can we fit alcohol into a healthy and happy lifestyle?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Read in part 1 of 3
\nWhy we are masters of alcohol, whether or not a daily drink is good for you, and whether you are really drinking too much for a healthy and happy lifestyle.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Read in part 2 of 3
\nIs there a direct link between alcohol, arrhythmias and\/or strokes? Why is a hangover nastier for your body than you think?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n

Alcohol or no alcohol: a sober conclusion<\/h2>\n

The formal World Health Organization (WHO) advice is to avoid alcohol entirely: don\u2019t drink.1<\/sup> Given the undeniable scientific results, people with arrhythmias should follow this advice as much as possible.<\/p>\n

But that doesn’t need to stop you from enjoying yourself.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n

NOLO trend<\/h2>\n

What do you drink when you\u2019re keeping off your favourite wine or beer? Admittedly, it takes some practice at the start. Fortunately, exciting alternatives are popping up all the time. Let\u2019s take a closer look at the menu, going past the (sugary) soft drinks. The NOLO trend (no alcohol\/low alcohol)<\/strong> is coming up with some exciting alternatives.<\/p>\n

Starting with cocktails<\/strong>. The virgin version of Hemingway\u2019s favourite mojito is a true classic that has paved the way for many other alcohol-free creations. You probably won\u2019t find it under \u2018alcohol-free\u2019 any more, but simply among the \u2018real\u2019 cocktails. This goes to show how quickly modern culture adapts to the spirit of the age.<\/p>\n

What else is on the menu? Trendy tonics<\/strong> with spicy, aromatic, grown-up flavours that are rapidly gaining in popularity. Smoothies seamlessly transitioning from dubious concoctions favoured by health freaks to trendy cocktail-lookalikes loaded with vitamins. And though admittedly taste is sometimes an issue, the beers already on the market are now being joined by alcohol-free versions of wines, fizz and even (yes!) gin. Vir\u2019gin \u2013 of course.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n

Do as the Romans do and drink water<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\"Water\"In Southern Europe, water comes as standard. You don\u2019t have to ask for it. Even an espresso is served with a glass of water. Southern Europeans know the importance of proper hydration. Something that alcohol doesn\u2019t<\/em> do.<\/p>\n

Alcohol draws moisture and minerals from your body.<\/strong>2<\/sup> While you think you\u2019re quenching your thirst, your heart and other organs are becoming dehydrated. And that\u2019s also why you feel so awful afterwards. (also read the part about the infamous \u2018hangover\u2019<\/a>).<\/p>\n

So do as the Romans do and drink more water. It\u2019s not called \u2018mineral water\u2019 for nothing. Just what your heart needs.2<\/sup><\/p>\n

By the way, water is not just healthy but also incredibly hip.<\/strong> If you order an \u201caqua minerale\u201d<\/em> in Milan, you get a full-on water tasting with different flavours in tiny glasses. Water bars are also popping up in other major cities. Trendy restaurants even have water sommeliers. There are so many types of water with different tastes, it\u2019s a job for the specialists.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n

Refreshing advice to put into practice immediately<\/h2>\n

Want to enjoy tasty, healthy drinks? It\u2019s perfectly possible. Both with but even without alcohol. Here are a few more refreshing tips to give you some pointers.<\/p>\n

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  1. Enjoy alcohol guilt-free by sticking to a 5-drink limit<\/strong>
    \nCan\u2019t do without your favourite wine, fizz, beer, ale or liqueur? Then limit the damage as much as possible. Introduce at least one or two alcohol-free days a week. And if you do drink, drink in moderation. Go for quality instead of quantity. Drink an occasional glass rather than a lot of drinks in one night. That\u2019s a direct attack on your body. And yes, we understand that this doesn\u2019t always work during a nice evening, party or barbecue. But whatever the situation, stick to your 5-drink limit. Drink no more than 5 alcoholic drinks.3<\/sup> And drink a full glass of water after each alcoholic drink. That\u2019s how to quench your inner thirst as well.<\/li>\n
  2. Join the trend and go NOLO (no alcohol\/low alcohol)<\/strong>
    \nRather than always ordering your regular drink in a pub or restaurant, why not go wild. Discover new alcohol-free flavours and creations. Want to bet you won\u2019t even miss the alcohol? You can enjoy yourself, drive home without any problems, and be all set and ready the next day.<\/li>\n
  3. Want to drink less alcohol? Focus on drinking more water<\/strong>
    \nDon\u2019t sit down to a table without water. Make drinking water a habit. Always put a bottle on the table. Drink a full glass during your breaks. It\u2019s not just your alcohol intake that drops automatically. Your \u2018hunger\u2019 (or urge for some nibbles) will disappear too. A very pleasant side effect (also for your heart\u2019s health).4<\/sup><\/li>\n
  4. Make it easy on yourself by keeping water within reach<\/strong>
    \nDrinking more water is a lot easier if you always have it to hand. So keep it within reach. Always keep a bottle of water handy in your car, handbag, sports bag, etc. Never leave home without it. Apart from your keys, wallet and smartphone, water is your new permanent accessory.<\/li>\n
  5. Upgrade your water experience<\/strong>
    \nCold feet when it comes to water? That may be down to the way you experience it. So it\u2019s high time to upgrade that experience and really start enjoying water as a drink. How about this:<\/p>\n