A nutritionist details which alcoholic drink causes the worst hangover and how color influences it
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Nutritionist Diego Sívori explains that colored alcoholic beverages, like aperitifs, cause more severe hangovers.
- He notes that while beer and wine have similar calories, beer causes more bloating.
- Sívori debunks summer myths, stating that ice cream, beer, and fries actually generate body heat rather than cooling the body.
Colored alcoholic drinks are the primary culprits behind severe hangovers, according to nutritionist Diego Sívori.
Speaking on LN+, Sívori highlighted that beverages with coloration, particularly aperitifs, are more likely to lead to unpleasant after-effects. He also touched upon calorie intake, explaining that excessive alcohol consumption increases the body's energy demand, with any surplus stored as abdominal fat. While a glass of beer and a glass of wine contain similar calorie counts, Sívori pointed out that beer tends to cause more bloating.
Sívori also addressed common summer dietary habits and misconceptions. He noted that fruits like melon and watermelon are popular during summer due to their high water content and are surprisingly low in sugar, with a slice of watermelon containing less sugar than a single candy. He also recommended freezing grapes as a healthy summer snack. Contrary to popular belief, Sívori debunked the idea that cold foods inherently mean fewer calories, using ice cream as a prime example. He explained that the body converts a significant portion of ice cream's calories into body heat, making it a myth that it provides cooling relief.
Further debunking summer myths, Sívori identified ice cream, beer, and French fries as the top three consumed items during the season that paradoxically generate heat. He described French fries as highly addictive due to their combination of carbohydrates, fats, and crunchiness, which stimulates brain activity.
Comer caliente no significa comer calórico. Y comer frío no significa comer bajo en calorías
Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.