Half the fun of retiring is having the freedom to drink on a Tuesday. But this might put a damper on that. Someone talked to health experts about various alcoholic beverages we should avoid as we get older. Here are the top five . . .
1. Straight booze. That's a tough one for all the Scotch drinkers out there. Basically, you're just more likely to get drunk, fall down, and break a hip. And straight liquor is also the most dangerous when it comes to interacting with medication.
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2. Brandy. It has more "congeners" than any other drink . . . chemicals produced during fermentation. They're one of the things that cause really bad hangovers. And hangovers are already bad when you're old. So don't press your luck.
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3. Non-light beer. Light beer is a better option, meaning light on alcohol, not necessarily light-colored. Fuller beers like IPAs tend to have more alcohol, and more calories.
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4. White wine. It tends to have more sugar, while red wine has more antioxidants. So red is the better option as you age.
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5. Super-sweet cocktails. Again, it's all about the sugar. Alcohol is already high in carbs, which your body converts to glucose. So sweet drinks are a sugar-bomb.
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That might not be a huge issue when you're young. But around 30% of seniors in the U.S. are diabetic. And 50% are prediabetic, meaning they're at risk.Â
(BestLife)