THE FINE LINE BETWEEN HONEST DRINKER AND DRYING LUNK
DO YOU LIE ABOUT HOW MUCH YOU DRINK?
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t’s oficial: you’re kidding yourself. A survey conducted by University College London compared the amount of alcohol sold in the UK with the amount people say they drink and – shock horror – the numbers don’t tally. Either you’re tipping most of itcaway, or you’re underestimating your consumption. But it’s not (all) your fault. Confusing and ever-evolving guidelines, varying beer strength and the fishbowlsized wine glasses peddled by Ikea make self-monitoring nigh on impossible. Our quiz will test your drinking knowledge to tell you how much you’re under quoting and whether you can aaord to stay for another quick half after all.
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HOW OFTEN DO YOU ENJOY A TIPPLE?
WHAT WAS THE LAST BOOK YOU READ?
IT’S OUR ROUND. WHAT’LL IT BE?
“People who drink three days a week don’t often develop problems,” says Manchester Royal Infirmary hepatologist Martin Prince. However, your liver needs two consecutive days oa to recover. For a full detox set a 1000kcal limit on these days. “Intermittent fasting helps the liver process toxins,” says nutritionist Zoe Palmer-Wright*. Or try Sunday without the greasy spoon…
Your taste in books says a lot about your boozing habits. A study in Psychology Today, found that the more intelligent you are, the more likely you are to drink to excess. More academic-minded individuals have a greater propensity for the hard stua, researchers found, regardless of their profession or income. That latest Andy McNab in your bag is your liver’s ally.
Spirits are the easiest to track at around one unit per 25ml pub measure. “Beer and wine are harder,” says Dr Ashley Brown of St Mary’s Hospital. “My patients underestimate the alcohol in their drinks by up to three units.” Instead of ordering up a couple of bottles for the table, stick to spirits for a night and work out exactly how much you’ve had.
A) Friday and Saturday B) Thirsty Thursday onward C) Only on special occasions D) When the clock hits six A= 0 B= 1 C= -1 D= 3
A) Quantum mechanics B) A modern classic C) A 19th-century novel D) Pulp fiction A= 3 B= 1 C= 2 D= 0
A) Spirit and mixer B) A pint of lager C) Export or strong ale D) A glass of wine A= 1 B= 2 C= 3 D= 4
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WORDS: TOM STONE. *THELONDONDETOX.COM. † JEREMYFRANKPHD.COM
TEAR UP THE GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES AND USE THIS SELF-TEST TO GAUGE WHAT YOU SHOULD REALLY PUT AWAY