wine is fat-free, but it can still make you gain weight
Red, white to foaming wine has long been considered a symbol of luxurious evening parties or relaxation at the end of the day. However, if you are monitoring your weight, be careful with the hollow calories in wine.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, every 100 grams of red wine contains about 82 calories; white wine contains 84 calories; pink wine is 83 calories; and sparkling wine also contains about 82 calories. The numbers seem small, but if you drink them regularly every day, this amount of calories will accumulate significantly.
Nutritionist Akhila Reddy from the health platform Health Shots (India) commented: "Wine can contribute to weight gain, especially if you drink it regularly or in large quantities". She also noted that drinking 4 or more glasses per time for women (5 glasses for men), repeated for multiple days a month, has been classified as high-consumption according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism standards.
Why does wine cause belly fat accumulation?
There are many mechanisms that make wine easy to lead to weight gain:
Increased empty calories: wine does not contain essential nutrients but is rich in energy. These calories do not fuel the body, but only increase the total daily calorie intake, contributing to weight gain, Reddy said. In particular, wine is often used with fatty foods such as cheese, pizza or dessert.
Slow fat burning: When drinking alcohol, the liver will prioritize alcohol metabolism, slowing down the process of burning energy from food. Ccalories from meals with alcohol tend to be stored in fat, especially in the abdomen, the expert explained.
Causes cravings and overeating: Alcohol affects hunger-regulating hormones such as ghrelin and leptin. This causes you to eat more, losing control. In addition, under the influence of alcohol, you can also easily choose foods high in carbohydrates and fat.
Not stopping there, alcohol also affects sleep quality, increases stomach acid production, and can cause hormonal disorders, especially in women. Alcohol hormonal disorders can aggravate premenstrual symptoms such as cramps and bloating, Reddy added.
