5 Quick Tips: Staying healthy with alcohol
1. If you don't drink, there's no need to start. There are other ways to boost your heart health and lower your risk of diabetes, such as getting more active, staying at a healthy weight, or eating healthy fats and whole grains.
2. If you do drink, drink in moderation--and choose whatever drink you like. Wine, beer, and spirits each seem to have the same health benefits as long as moderation is the rule (no more than one drink per day for women, and no more than two drinks per day for men). Learn more
3. Take a multivitamin with folic acid. Those who drink may benefit the most from getting extra folate, since alcohol moderately depletes our body's stores. The amount in a standard multivitamin (400 micrograms) is enough when combined with a healthy diet. Learn more
4. Ask your doctor about your drinking habits. If you (or your friends) think you may have a problem with drinking, talk to a doctor or other health professional about it.
5. Pick a designated driver. Alcohol and driving do not mix. If you've been out drinking and it's time to head home, hand your car keys to someone who's been sipping seltzer all night.
