A month is enough. You will stop liver cirrhosis, and your weight will drop
What will happen to our bodies, if we give up beer for a month? The beginning of fall is a great time to check it out - especially if we were indulging more than usual during the summer. The fact is that the effects of a month-long abstinence may surprise us.
2:46 PM EDT, October 12, 2023
The effects of regularly consuming small amounts of alcohol
Regularly consuming small amounts of alcohol (e.g., one beer a day) has a huge impact on our health.
It burdens the liver (leading to gradual fat accumulation, which can lead to cirrhosis of the liver), increases the risk of hypertension and arrhythmia, limits our cognitive abilities, has a negative impact on the pancreas, and provides the body with a lot of empty calories. Half a liter of light beer is as much as 250 calories!
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Beer also has a high glycemic index (GI), reaching 110. This means that beer consumption also leads to a rapid increase in blood sugar levels.
List of benefits from giving up beer
What happens when you give up beer for a month?
- Your liver will regenerate. You give your liver a chance to rest and regenerate.
- You will lose unnecessary pounds. Giving up the calories contained in beer can bring about noticeable weight loss, especially in the case of regular beer drinkers.
- You will stabilize your blood sugar level. Limiting the consumption of high GI products, such as beer, helps in stabilizing the blood sugar level.
- You will improve the quality of your sleep. Alcohol has a negative impact on REM sleep phases, which may disrupt the quality of rest. Giving up beer can improve the quality and tranquility of sleep.
- You will enhance your cognitive functions. Moderate alcohol consumption can negatively impact concentration, memory and the ability to make decisions. Giving up beer may help rebuild them.
A month is enough
Giving up beer, even for a short period, can bring many health benefits. It's an important step towards a healthier lifestyle.
If it turns out that short-term abstinence causes us emotional problems, it may indicate that our relationship with alcohol is not healthy. In such a case, it is worth seeing an addiction specialist.
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If, however, the only problem we will have is the lack of our favorite flavor, it's enough to reach for non-alcoholic beers. They have the least calories of all beers, and their selection in stores today is impressive.
