I have a lot of clients wonder what is really so wrong with beer?
Especially now with the 55 calorie beer and the ultra’s, we are under the impression that because it is low-calorie it is ok ….
WRONG!
Beer causes two major problems that make your body dislike you and the beer greatly!
First is inflammation and second is spiking insulin. Read on how your body reacts and think twice before grabbing a cold brew from the fridge!
Problem 1: Inflammation. Ever had a stomach-ache after drinking beer and wonder why? I would put money on the grains. Many grains contain a special protein called lectin, also referred to as gluten. Gluten is not easily broken down in your stomach. If not broken down, it travels into your intestines and there causes damage to cells, often resulting in tiny holes. These holes allow bacteria and other substances to leak into the blood stream (they don’t belong there). This is where autoimmune (inflammation) response comes in.
Problem 2: Spiking Insulin. Whatever your beer of choice, it’s going to spike your insulin levels. Here’s what happens. Insulin is released in response to consumption of sugar (beer is mostly carbs, aka. sugars). Insulin is the messenger that tells your cells to absorb glucose so you can use it as energy. Like anything else, your cells have a max glucose capacity, and when full, the excess sugars are then converted to fat. If you are consuming too much sugar, your body over produces insulin. Sustained insulin production over time will cause your cells to desensitize; leading to a host of other problems like increase in fat stores, and ultimately diabetes.
I am not saying stop drinking for the rest of your life.
I am saying make smarter decisions for your body i.e grab a glass of wine or a vodka soda or gluten free beer.
See how much better you feel in the morning after drinking some vino compared to beer.
Happy Friday!
Fit Chic