When it comes to mixing alcohol with the Paleo lifestyle, there’s a bit of a gray area. While some will say that alcohol is never Paleo, others of us will say that alcohol is fine, in moderation, and if you approach it the way you approach the intake of other foods: by being conscious of what you are putting in your body. While some alcohol, like beer, will never be Paleo (sorry!), there are others that are perfectly fine, and sometimes good for you. At Evolve, we know that cutting out alcohol entirely is probably not realistic, and we want you to love the Paleo lifestyle, not feel deprived by it.
Here’s a few tips from Evolve Paleo Chef for drinking alcohol and sticking to your Paleo lifestyle, safely:
- Forget the beer. As you know, beer is made from wheat, barley, and hops. The presence of these ingredients alone should tell you one thing: it’s not, and never will be, Paleo-friendly.
- Skip the mixers. With alcoholic beverages, mixers are going to be the kicker. Soda, sweet and sour mix, juice, and other common mixers are stuffed with sugar or artificial sweeteners, carbs, and other additives. Stick to drinking liquors straight up or with club soda.
Drink pure spirits, straight up. Pure spirits, like brandy, gin, tequila, and the like, are lower in sugar and carbs. Keep in mind that they will get you more intoxicated, quicker, when drank straight up. If it’s too strong, mix with water.- Wine is your friend. Wine is about the most Paleo-friendly alcohol out there. Wine, especially red wine, is full of antioxidants like resveratrol, which is great for preventing damage to blood vessels, can lower bad cholesterol, and prevent blood clots. Try dark red, organic options and limit yourself to just a glass or two.
At Evolve Paleo Chef, we are here to help make leading a Paleo lifestyle as easy as possible for you. From our great meal delivery services, to our nationally shipped Paleo snacks and ingredients, we are here to be your number one Paleo resource!
