Blame it on the AAAAAAAlcohol..... (Independent Post 3)

"Blame it on the goose
Got you feeling loose
Blame it on petron
Got you in the zone

Blame it on the a a a a a alcohol
Blame it on the a a a a a alchol

Blame it on the vodka
Blame it on the henny
Blame it on the blue top
Got you feeling dizzy ..."

Every Friday, men and women nationwide flee from their Monday through Thursday academic or career routines shouting TGIF. Ready to let loose and be free for the weekend, many abandon the fruits and vegetables of Monday through Thursday and seek refuge in a cold, glass of alcohol.

Beer, wine, liquor... they all get us in the zone but are they really healthy? Research has shown that alcohol has numerous effects on the body, both positive and negetive. Today, I will let you in on the secret of alcohol consumption in your daily diet.

According to Buddy T. ( About.com journalist), When large amounts of alcohol are consumed, the body senses that its caloric needs have been met. This produces a decreased demand for other foods. Alcohol contains about 9,000 calories (9 Kcal) per gram. However, these calories do not provide any of the carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins or minerals needed to maintain body functions. Simply put... Alcohol is produces a great amount of empty calories. And, just like everything else, less is better.

Although alcohol isn't necessarily good for the body, it isn't necessarily bad either. In

Charles Carter's article entitled Diets and Weightloss article, it is stated that The liver can remove 2 glasses of beer or wine, and one mixed drink per day...On the LIVE Nutrition Plan one light beer, glass of wine, or distilled spirit is one fat exchange. The average person will have 3-4 fat exchanges throughout the day.

Therefore, when having your weekend fun, celebrate your weeks accomplishments with alchol (in moderation) and planty of exercise. Don't Blame it on the Alcohol!