1. There’s no reason to drink if you don’t.
Drinking alcohol can be harmful and dangerous to some people, especially pregnant women, those recovering from alcohol addiction and, people who have a history of alcoholism in their family, as well as people who take medications that interact alcoholically. You can also boost your heart’s health and reduce your risk of developing diabetes by getting more exercise, maintaining a healthy weight or eating whole grains and healthy fats.
2. Drink in moderation and choose the drink that you enjoy.
Choose wine, beer or spirits. All three seem to be equally healthy as long as they are consumed in moderation. This means that women should limit their alcohol intake to one drink per week and men no more than two.
3. Take a multivitamin that contains folic acid.
Folic acid, the synthetic form of folate, is a B vitamin that can help reduce the risk of cancers and heart disease. Alcohol moderately depletes the body’s folate stores, so those who drink are likely to benefit most from taking a supplement. When combined with a healthy lifestyle, 400 micrograms of folate in a multivitamin is enough. Visit The Nutrition Source’s vitamin section to learn more.
4. Consult your doctor regarding your drinking habits.
Talk to your doctor or another health professional if you think that you, or any of your friends, may have an alcohol problem. It can be helped by.
5. Choose a designated driver.
You can either call a taxi or a designated driver to drive you home if you’ve had alcohol.
