London-based nutritionist Kim Pearson warned that consuming large amounts of alcoholic beverages containing high amounts of sugar could lead to excess weight. In this respect reports Daily mail.
The nutritionist explained that many people don’t take into account the sugar and calories from drinks. The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) recommends consuming no more than 30 grams of sugar per day. However, this restriction only applies to free sugars added to foods and not to sugars found in milk, fruits and vegetables.
One glass of prosecco, an Italian dry sparkling wine, has about 108 calories, the nutritionist said. A serving of mulled wine, a hot alcoholic beverage made from red wine, contains approximately 200 calories, while a glass of liqueur contains 153 calories. According to NHS guidance, men should eat no more than 2,500 calories a day and women no more than 2,000. However, drinking alcohol at the same time as high-fat, high-carbohydrate holiday meals can cause this amount to be exceeded for a long time. time. As a result, a person runs the risk of gaining extra weight.
Additionally, too much sugar can negatively affect dental health. It is the main food of oral bacteria. They grow rapidly in a sweet environment and destroy enamel and dentin.
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