79: Is your head filled with diet rules about alcohol? The truth from a dietitian
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Chances are if you’ve been on a diet before – you’ve probably received some pretty dodgy advice when it comes to booze. “Eating is cheating” “Soft drink isn’t worth the calories”. “Juice has too much sugar, I might as well have wine”. I hope you can eye-roll with me at the above statements. But if not let’s scrap that and shake up how we think about alcohol. Let's flip the script on how diet culture influences our drinking habits. We'll debunk myths about sugar, explore global drinking norms, and break free from the usual rules. Ever wondered how booze affects your mental mojo? We'll dig into the science behind alcohol's impact on your brain, impulse control, and sleep. Ready to redefine your relationship with alcohol? I've got some cool tips to help you cut back while boosting your self-esteem and food-fun balance.  Ps. Have you listened to this episode and are ready to learn to unwind and socialise without booze? Welcome to Booze Break. Jump over to the Booze Break website and you can listen to the first episode for FREE. Still not sure if this is for you? Take my free quiz to see what type of drinker you are. 
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