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Alcohol
Many people forget alcohol contains a lot of energy, drink it frequently
and then wonder why it's hard to lose that extra kilo or two! For
athletes, other considerations are also important such as its interference
with recovery between training sessions. Alcohol affects blood flow
distribution in a way that can slow healing if it is consumed within
24-48hrs after injury. Importantly, alcohol increases urine output,
making it harder to keep you hydrated. Finally, drinking alcohol can
often mean not eating properly (nibbling on nuts and chips at the
pub instead of having a carb based meal).
Having a glass of wine, a light beer or a nip of spirits with a meal
is quite OK. One drink of alcohol combined with a good meal and enough
water for hydration can actually be good for you. More than that,
and especially binge drinking, presents a risk that needs to be considered
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