In this episode, we talk about alcohol. There's a lot of different perspectives and opinions regarding the health benefits of alcohol so we wanted to break it down on the pod. 

This what you'll learn in this episode:

• The intergenerational habits of drinking alcohol
• Intake recommendations and standards
• The impact of alcohol on athletic performance

Here's what's on the menu:

[02:41] The history of alcohol in the United States

[05:47] The financial implications of drinking and alcohol sales statistics

[10:14] Intergenerational habits when it comes to alcohol consumption

[13:00] Alcohol intake recommendations and standards in the United States compared to other countries

[14:20] Portion sizes and nutrient composition of alcohol

[16:06] What the research says about alcohol consumption

[18:28] The health risks of alcohol consumption

[24:00] The impact of alcohol intake on sleep and those terrible hangovers

[28:22] How alcohol impacts athletic performance

[30:18] A breakdown of sober and sober-curious movements

[33:18] Cultural norms and statistics of other countries

[38:45] What happens to the body when you stop drinking alcohol

[41:40] "S*@tfluencer" segment

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