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Alcohol Triggers CravingsMainly for Junk Food…
Your first drink starts a rush of feel-good endorphins in your brain, says a study inScience Translational Medicine.
At the same time, it can also spark disco-fry cravings.
Then It Makes You Impulsive…
Your logic and willpower plummet, and you’re able to’t say no to snacks.
Truth: It probably isn’t.
Alcohol lowers the level of hormones that help you retain water, making you dehydrated.
Meanwhile, You Burn Off Food More Slowly…
Odds are good you cave in and order the fries.
“And insulin makes you store more fat.”
It’s no wonder you feel bloated.
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