Mitra
03-08-2006, 04:22 AM
From Staying Power:
Tip: Wine, alcohol, and beer are permissible as long as you count the carbs! Dry white (3 oz) or red (3 oz) will cost you 3 or 4 grams, but are still reasonable choices as long as you count them in your daily totals. Hard liquor can have a more pronounced effect on your insulin levels. Wine - in moderation - can help improve insulin sensitivity.
Quote: There's a period of life where we swallow a knowledge of ourselves and it becomes either good or sour inside.
Pearl Bailey
When I saw last week's tip, about eating 25g fibre each day, my immediate reaction was to start looking around for reasons why I didn't really need to do it. When I read this tip, I was prepared to accept it straight away, with no further evidence! :rolleyes:
I've had a glass or two (but usually just one) of wine with my dinner almost every day throughout my weight loss and maintenance time. I really enjoy the taste, the way it complements good food. And, for me, that quantity hasn't caused any problems with weight control.
Recommendations on the exact carb numbers do seem to vary, though. The USDA database quotes 1.5g carb for 3 fl oz. Still, if you're only having one glass, 1.5g variation on your daily total probably isn't going to make or break things. If you're drinking much more, then the calories are soon going to start causing trouble, too.
Other low-carb writers on the effects of alcohol:
Barry Groves - http://www.second-opinions.co.uk/alcohol.html
Sorry - the following pages aren't there any more.
and Anthony Colpo - http://www.theomnivore.com/alcohol.html
and - http://www.theomnivore.com/alcohol_revisited.html
Tip: Wine, alcohol, and beer are permissible as long as you count the carbs! Dry white (3 oz) or red (3 oz) will cost you 3 or 4 grams, but are still reasonable choices as long as you count them in your daily totals. Hard liquor can have a more pronounced effect on your insulin levels. Wine - in moderation - can help improve insulin sensitivity.
Quote: There's a period of life where we swallow a knowledge of ourselves and it becomes either good or sour inside.
Pearl Bailey
When I saw last week's tip, about eating 25g fibre each day, my immediate reaction was to start looking around for reasons why I didn't really need to do it. When I read this tip, I was prepared to accept it straight away, with no further evidence! :rolleyes:
I've had a glass or two (but usually just one) of wine with my dinner almost every day throughout my weight loss and maintenance time. I really enjoy the taste, the way it complements good food. And, for me, that quantity hasn't caused any problems with weight control.
Recommendations on the exact carb numbers do seem to vary, though. The USDA database quotes 1.5g carb for 3 fl oz. Still, if you're only having one glass, 1.5g variation on your daily total probably isn't going to make or break things. If you're drinking much more, then the calories are soon going to start causing trouble, too.
Other low-carb writers on the effects of alcohol:
Barry Groves - http://www.second-opinions.co.uk/alcohol.html
Sorry - the following pages aren't there any more.
and Anthony Colpo - http://www.theomnivore.com/alcohol.html
and - http://www.theomnivore.com/alcohol_revisited.html