While we have no qualms enjoying the occasional glass of red when living a low-sugar life we really encourage drinking in moderation.
In fact, sometimes it can be really beneficial to take a break from the booze altogether, so you can check in with your physical and emotional wellbeing.
It’s especially great if you’re doing it for a good cause like Ocsober, where your teetotaling can help raise funds to teach Aussie kids about healthy drinking in the process!
Did you know you can still drink alcohol when you quit sugar?
You just need to be smart about the booze you choose, and stick to just a glass or two at a time.
Red wine, beer and dry spirits like vodka are all very low in sugar, so these are our go-tos when required. Pick your mixers with care though; did you know tonic has two teaspoons of sugar per 100ml?!
Sparkling and dessert wines have a lot of residual sugar left after the fermenting process, too, so think of these as a very occasional treat!
But you might want to say bye to booze (at least for a while).
Sure, alcohol tends to be pretty low in sugar. But too much is associated with a lot of other health issues. Not to mention it’s an addictive substance.
On the flip side, taking a break from boozing could mean you could:
- Say goodbye hangovers! And the unhealthy food choices they so often spawn.
- Give your liver a break. Alcohol is a hepatotoxin, meaning too much can really tax this important organ.
- Shed few extra kilos. Alcohol is notoriously high in empty calories.
- Enjoy clearer skin. Boozing can have a pretty negative impact on our “glow”.
- Decrease your risk of mental health issues and depression.
- Save a little cash. A bottle of sparkling water is a lot cheaper than a bottle of wine!
Going sober in October?
Each year, Ocsober encourages Aussies to take a break from the booze for the month October, in an effort to break the cycle of alcohol abuse and help Aussies live safer, healthier lives. If you want to jump on the bandwagon, check out more info on the Ocsober website.
(Fun fact: you can quit sugar as part of Ocsober now, too!)
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