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I feel like buying a large bottle of whiskey for the upcoming weekend.

I need to go to the local grocery store to pick up a prescription. I kinda want to go to the liquor aisle to pick up some whiskey. I am vowing now to go in, go to the pharmacy, and then get the hell out of there.
 
Metalhead said:
I need to go to the local grocery store to pick up a prescription. I kinda want to go to the liquor aisle to pick up some whiskey. I am vowing now to go in, go to the pharmacy, and then get the hell out of there.
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Looking forward to hearing the report. I think you can do it.
 
Aspychata said:
Alcohol converts to sugar l believe.
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I agreed with you, Aspychata, but I I just did a search on this, and we are wrong.

Here's what I found:
"Ethanol (ETOH), commonly known as alcohol, primarily metabolizes into acetaldehyde, which is then further broken down into acetate. These metabolites, especially acetaldehyde, can have significant impacts on the body, including potential damage to the liver and other tissues."

And then this:
"Does alcohol turn into sugar in your blood?
Alcohol doesn’t convert into sugar when you drink it. However, be mindful that some alcoholic drinks do contain sugar."
 
Coxhere said:
Isn't eating fresh fruits a nutritious thing to do?
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Fruit contains fructose, which is even more damaging than sugar.
Some/most doctors say fruit juice is extremely unhealthy, as an example.

I have pretty much given up all fruit due to my diabetes.
 
Aspychata said:
Alcohol converts to sugar l believe.
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I was loosey goosey with the terminology.
It is glucose/fructose rather than sugar that causes the fatty liver problem in those who overindulge.

From memory, sugar is broken down to glucose and fructose.
Fructose is the more damaging component.
 
@Metalhead

It is likely that your increased craving for sugar is related to dopamine. When we remove a substance that provides a strong dopamine hit, our bodies continue to seek that feeling in other things.

Using the concept of 'harm reduction,' indulging on sweet fruits is much better than having a drink. If eating fruit causes problems for you, you can tackle that next, but for now, it's a good stepping stone toward surviving.
 
Jonn said:
I was loosey goosey with the terminology.
It is glucose/fructose rather than sugar that causes the fatty liver problem in those who overindulge.

From memory, sugar is broken down to glucose and fructose.
Fructose is the more damaging component.
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This is what I found when researching regarding ETOH and fructose (Google Search:

No, fructose is not a byproduct of alcohol metabolism. Fructose is a type of sugar found in many fruits and some vegetables, and it is metabolized differently than alcohol. Alcohol metabolism primarily involves the breakdown of ethanol, producing acetaldehyde and then acetate, with the latter being further metabolized into carbon dioxide and water. While fructose can influence alcohol metabolism, it is not a product of that process.

Here's why the confusion might arise:
  • Fructose can affect alcohol metabolism:
    Some studies suggest that fructose can stimulate alcohol metabolism, potentially increasing the rate at which alcohol is eliminated from the body. This effect is thought to be related to fructose's ability to influence the liver's ability to process alcohol.

  • Metabolic similarities:
    Fructose and ethanol share some metabolic pathways and can both contribute to similar metabolic issues like fatty liver and dyslipidemia. This can lead to the misconception that they are related in terms of their metabolism.

  • "Alcohol without the buzz":
    Some researchers have described fructose as "alcohol without the buzz" because it can exert some of the same negative health effects as alcohol, particularly in the liver, without causing the intoxicating effects of ethanol.
In essence, while fructose can affect how the body processes alcohol, it is not a byproduct of that process. Fructose is a sugar that is metabolized independently of alcohol, although they can influence each other's metabolic pathways.
 
Rodafina said:
@Metalhead

It is likely that your increased craving for sugar is related to dopamine. When we remove a substance that provides a strong dopamine hit, our bodies continue to seek that feeling in other things.

Using the concept of 'harm reduction,' indulging on sweet fruits is much better than having a drink. If eating fruit causes problems for you, you can tackle that next, but for now, it's a good stepping stone toward surviving.
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Same thing happens to those who stop smoking tobacco. Candy is a common substitute.
 
I am munching on fresh watermelon and getting ready to watch some movies.

This is satisfying my sweet tooth currently.

I also picked up some Cosmic Crisp apples earlier today. Yummy stuff.
 
Metalhead said:
I am munching on fresh watermelon and getting ready to watch some movies.

This is satisfying my sweet tooth currently.

I also picked up some Cosmic Crisp apples earlier today. Yummy stuff.
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I'm glad that you are taking care of yourself.
 
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