Why minimising or cutting out alcohol is one of the best fitness hacks

You have heard it a million times till now that cut alcohol for your liver health.

But did you know that minimising or cutting out alcohol completely is touted to be one of the best fitness hacks or secrets that work like magic for your health goals? If nutrition coach Brad Jensen is to go by, “alcohol is the definition of empty calories”.

“It’s not a protein. It’s not a fat. And it’s technically not a carbohydrate. That’s because alcohol is technically the fourth macronutrient that has zero nutritional value ever. Just because I’m sober doesn’t mean I believe you have to be sober. But if you care about your health and fat loss efforts, at a minimum, minimising alcohol would yield such a positive ROI. Not to mention the absolute havoc at wrecks on the body with dehydration, and hangovers the following day,” said Jensen in a post on Instagram.

According to him, even one to two drinks per week would be an amazing goal if you drink more than that now. “There’s no amount of alcohol that’s been shown to be good for you. Plus, a lot of people don’t like the decisions they make when they drink anyway. No judgment, if you choose to drink, just understand that the biggest hack to health and fat loss game might be right in front of your eyes,” said Jensen.

Agreeing, Dr Ameet Mando, HOD, clinical lead, adult hepatology and liver transplant, Global Hospitals, Parel, Mumbai said that reducing or eliminating alcohol is a fitness game-changer.

“Minimising or cutting out alcohol completely isn’t just a fitness hack; it’s a transformative lifestyle choice that can profoundly impact your journey to better health and fitness.