Enjoying a glass or two of red wine after a long day or heading to the pub with mates after work can be seen as part of the Australian culture. What you may not know is you are drinking above the recommended standard drinks a day and each week you may be harming your health.
A standard drink is 10g of alcohol. If you do choose to drink the maximum amount of alcohol recommended is 1.4 standard drinks a day or no more than 10 standard drinks a week. Sometimes we go to special events and drink over this, if this is only a single occasion and equals no more than 4 standard drinks this is considered ok but should not be a regular occurrence.
Risks to your health from drinking above the recommended limit go beyond being an unhealthy weight as its good to remember alcohol is not calorie free. Energy per gram of alcohol sits just under fat at 29kJ or 6.9 calories per gram compared to fat which has 37kJ or 8.8calories per gram. Having a beer gut is not just unattractive but also increases your risk of many lifestyle diseases including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Having a lifestyle which you drink more than the recommended maximum of standard drinks per day and week also can increase you risk of these cancers:
- breast
- oesophageal
- oropharyngeal
- lung
- gastric
- laryngeal
- hepatocellular
- endometrial
- pancreatic
- colorectal
It is important to note here that all individuals are different and need to consider their whole health profile when and if you choose to drink. For example, women who are pregnant are encouraged not to drink any alcohol and if you have high blood pressure limiting or not drinking alcohol is recommended.
If you feel you will be missing out on the social experience by not drinking, then here is some good news. Banks & Burbidge™ have created top quality Gin with 0 grams of sugar and 0 grams of fat. The taste of Banks & Burbidge™ Gin perfectly matches the taste of alcoholic Gin. You may not want to go back to the alcoholic alternative!
I love the list of ingredients in Banks & Burbidge™ Gin which are all natural. This is not the case for some of the leading competitors in this space. If you are not sure what is in your drink of choice make sure you are checking the ingredients as it may surprise you.
Ingredients include juniper berries, Tasmanian pepper berries, coriander, chilli peppers, cardamom, lemon peel, liquorice root and orris root.
Lemon peel gives your body a good dose of vitamin C which supports optimal immune system functioning. Coriander, Tasmania pepper berries and juniper berries are great sources of antioxidants which help to fight off free radicals which can cause disease and death to the cells of your body in excess. Coriander is also a good source of vitamin A, K as well as folate which is needed to make and repair DNA in your body.
Juniper berries also have anti-inflammatory properties and may also support healthy digestion. Chilli peppers add more antioxidants as well as a metabolic boost for a short period after enjoying your Banks & Burbidge™ Gin.
Cardamom promotes a healthy blood pressure and as a result helps to look after the health of your heart. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom helps to reduce inflammation in your body which if a part of your body at a consistently chronic and low level puts you at risk of many diseases.
By enjoying a delicious glass of Banks & Burbidge™ Gin you are giving your body a dose of health instead of the exact opposite with a regular glass of alcoholic gin.
Take home message: Save yourself the hangover and risk of unwanted health consequences linked to alcohol by enjoying top quality, made with natural ingredients Gin by Banks & Burbidge™
