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

wine and cheese

[brightlovestar.livejournal.com]

Hi.

I didn't drink for 15 years.

I do like wine and cheese and I discovered there existes "de-alcoholized" wines....had alcohol but it has been removed. Ariel is one brand that has de-alcoholized or non-alcoholic wines that are nice. Other brands exist.

Unfortuneately it is a rare bar or restaurant that actually carry these. (usually they only have some form of champagne for special occaisions if they do)

You can find a larger assortment of these wines at wine stores who pride themselves on variety. I recommend you call ahead.

If you find anything that you really like, feel free to share it with me. Even though I have a drink upon occaision now, I still enjoy (and generally prefer) the de-alcoholized versions.

btw...I suspect one can find enzyme supplements to handle the deficit.

Thank you for your information....loving it.

[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.