Having a social life is hard when you are on a keto diet because you can see carbs everywhere. What if you like to go to bars and pubs with friends? When on a keto diet you know that carbs are sort of off-limits. What if you like to go to bars and pubs with friends?
So is it possible to enjoy drinking alcohol while on keto?
Many people who want to shed weight are delighted to know that unlike many other diets, alcohol isn’t completely forbidden while going keto. An occasional glass of champagne, red or white wine, or some distilled liquor may be fine. Yes, it may have some side effects.
Here is what you should know some facts about drinking while on keto;
Can drinking kick you out of ketosis?
Though drinking a glass of some hard drink won’t throw your body out of ketosis, yes, it slows down the process. As the liver can make ketones out of alcohol. The liver starts to process alcohol when consumed asap over other ingredients even fats, so slowing down the process of making ketones from fats, thus impacting ketosis.
What kind of drinks fits into this low-carb, high-fat diet?
Some drinks are a rich source of carbs. In short, we can say that not all alcohols are equal. Wine contains very less carbs when compared to beer. Pure spirits like vodka and whiskey contain zero carbs. So when you are on a keto diet try to opt for fewer carbs drinks. Besides, a daily glass of wine with a low-carb diet is good for health.
Be prepared for worse hangovers
Eating a heavy-carb meal may prevent you from getting drunk too quickly. But when you are on a keto diet after consuming alcohol you may suffer a worse hangover because alcohol hits your system faster and stronger as compared to when you are consuming a carb-rich diet. Alcohol tolerance plummets to zero when on the keto diet thus making you feel tipsy faster.
Alcohol reduces your ability to resist non-keto temptations.
Maintaining a healthy keto lifestyle requires great willpower and focus. But when you are consuming alcohol chances are your willpower may weaken and you may fall easily to a plate full of French fries or a slice of pizza at 2:00 am. In the night.
Does alcohol influence ketosis positively?
Though alcohol increases ketone levels in the body, studies suggest that 50% of calories are from alcohol. So if you select the keto diet as a medium to reduce your weight then alcohol is not a good option. There are many other options available.
Bottom line:
The clear liquor is 40% alcohol and contains zero carbs and no sugar (vodka, whiskey, gin, scotch, brandy, and tequila). They are keto-friendly alcohols but should be in moderation. As alcohol can cause a serious type of health issues if taken in excess.