Fed Tip #2 Alcohol!

It's the weekend! We all know what American's favorite weekend hobby is. Alcohol!
Although alcohol isn't good for us, it's ok for enjoyment in moderation every once in a while.

DO:

•  Choose "Top Shelf" liquors over cheap ones because they are less impurities and are usually stronger, so you'll need less to get the same effects.
•  If you are looking to "loosen up", doing so on an emptier stomach will get absorbed faster. This will prevent you from drinking too many calories. Make sure you eat lots of fat & protien afterwards, though.
• Stick to clear liquors. Any colored ones tend to have artificial garbage in it. Also for some reason, if you have a hangover, it will be tolerable or even non existant!
• Tonic & Soda water are best to make mixed drinks with.
• Adding fresh lime &/or lemon will sweeten up a drink without needed fruit juices.
• Stay away from sugar alcoholic drinks because this will make you sick.. Have you ever eaten too much cake & icecream and gotten sick? Yep- too much sugar.
• If you have to have some sort of sweetener, use Crystal Light. Although it's still processed crap, it's better than the adverse affects of sugary drinks.
• Stick to the same drink all night. Mixing different alcohols also will upset your stomach.

Don't: Drink beer! Even though it seems to be the most popular alcoholic drink, the wheat in it causes many people to bloat. This is where you get your beer belly! Hard Cider is gluten free, and is a way better option. Or if you can find some other gluten free beer.

My favorite drink? Absolute Vodka & Tonic. Gin & tonic is second best. The good thing about that drink is I've never had a hangover or gotten sick from drinking it. And it tastes so good! Add some limes to it for extra taste.

-Emily
(p.s. Thanks to my sis-in-law Leia for introducing me to Vodka & Tonic! )