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Low_carb_guide_to_alcohol_LCP-UKALC
Low_carb_guide_to_alcohol_LCP-UKALC
Low_carb_guide_to_alcohol_LCP-UKALC
It’s difficult to accurately judge, so it’s important to manage your alcohol consumption carefully.
14 units that’s approximately 7 medium glasses of wine, or between 5-7 pints of beer or lager.
Going low carb doesn’t mean you have to completely abstain from alcohol, but you do need to be aware of
what and how much you’re drinking. Often, people report they feel the effects of alcohol more on a low carb
diet, so please bear this in mind.
• Beer
• Cider
• Alcopops
• Cocktails
• Spirits with a sugary mixer e.g. fruit juice, coke or lemonade
• Clear spirits with diet mixers e.g. Gin and slimline tonic
• Dry white wine or sparkling wine
• Red wine
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