In this episode, Sam discusses the relationship between alcohol consumption and weight loss/weight gain.  She talks about her views on alcohol and also what the research shows on the difference of moderate and excessive drinking on metabolism, sleep quality, and eating habits.


References
Suter PM. Is alcohol consumption a risk factor for weight gain and obesity? Crit Rev Clin Lab Sci. 2005;42(3):197-227. doi:10.1080/10408360591002167.
Schrieks IC, Stafleu A, Griffioen-Roose S, et al. Moderate alcohol consumption stimulates food intake and food reward of savoury foods. Appetite. 2015;89:77-83. doi:10.1016/j.appet.2015.01.017.
Tappy L. Thermic effect of food and sympathetic nervous system activity in humans. Reprod Nutr Dev. 1996;36(4):391-397. doi:10.1051/rnd:19960405.
Yeomans MR. Alcohol, appetite and energy balance: is alcohol intake a risk factor for obesity? Physiol Behav. 2010;100(1):82-89. doi:10.1016/j.physbeh.2010.01.012.

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