Boozin' is Worse for Women

[liveonearth]

I've noticed for years now that I can't hold my liquor like I usedtacould....and also that hangovers from small amounts last for days. Since my last boyfriend I've consumed very little alcohol, and recently I have decided that the right amount for me personally is none. This is a little sad, because among my very favorite things on this planet are the incredible combinations of wine and cheese, and wine and chocolate. I also utterly adore sake with my sushi. But historically I have always consumed the most alcohol while in the company of men who drink routinely. So I must draw the line: I don't drink. That's it for this lifetime. I have learned the art of appearing to take a swig from a jug, while actually only barely touching my tongue to the contents. Someone just gave me a bottle of tequila, and I'm saving it for my next party, at which time I will get everyone else blasted. Yeah!

Here's Mercola with links on why boozin' hurts women faster. It has to do with us females lacking an enzyme that disarms the toxin.
http://v.mercola.com/blogs/public_blog/Alcohol-Harms-Women-Faster-Than-Men-12066.aspx

Comments

[neptunia67.livejournal.com]

Yeah. It's not so hard for me, because I really don't like the taste of alcohol, and especially strong-tasting wines. But I understand the frustration, of not being able to imbibe for a drink or two without causing yourself pain. I'm in the same boat.

I tried some non-alcoholic wine once and thought it was disgusting. Then again, my taste buds are weird.

disgusting

[brightlovestar.livejournal.com]

Um...some non-alcoholic wine IS disgusting...lol. I recommend the Ariel.

There are some other really choice ones out there that make the Ariel taste like amateur hour but it has been awhile. It is best to just experiment and discover which ones work for you.

I like St Julian's sparkling WHITE grape juice for non-alcoholic...never had alcohol in it. It is cheapest at Meijer's. $3.50 at the holidays.

De-alcoholized is different and more like real wine...since it IS real wine...just had the alcohol removed. It might have trace amounts of alcohol in it (just as non-alcoholic beer does....Molsons is my fav in that catagory) so read the label.

I tend to drink soda water with cranberry juice in the bar...swizzle stick or twist of lemon or lime if you wish to look like you have a "real" drink.