I usually have wine with dinner anyone know if that interferes with the Alli plan

 

cindy

No.  There is no interaction between alli and alcohol.  However, alcohol is high in calories.   For example, a glass of wine = 150 calories, a can of beer can range between 100 and 170 calories.   It can, therefore, contribute to weight gain.  

Hope this helps!

Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, MS, RD, LD, CPT

 

I was just wondering the same thing as I sit here contemplating dinner. I'll be having baked fish over a bed of fresh baby spinach and a single glass of my favorite Shiraz would be a nice treat for my progress over the past two weeks. With calories to spare for the day, and now that I know it won't affect the alli treatment, I'll have that glass of Shiraz.

 Cheers!
 

Alcohol takes the front seat when it comes to metabolizing. Your liver is going to pretty much stop metabolizing carbs, protein and fat and start working on metabolizing the alcohol in your blood. The consumption of alcohol will delay the processing of the other macro nutrients, i.e. carbs, protein and fat, but the alcohol you drink usually doesn't cause a gain in wieght, because what's not processed can't be stored. It's just not healthy because you aren't getting the nutrients from the processed carbs and proteins.

I actually read a study where people who consume a glass of wine per day were more successful in losing weight than those who had none.  It did say however those who had more than two didn't fair as well.  Here is an a little something on alcohol and weight loss from www.menshealth.com

In moderation, alcohol appears to improve levels of good cholesterol and has a relaxing, stress-reducing effect. Wine and hard liquor don't contain carbohydrates, and "light" beers only have a couple of grams of carbs per 12-ounce serving.

The downside is that excessive amounts of alcohol prevent your body from burning fat for energy. This effect is exacerbated when combined with carbohydrates, such as those found in regular beer or in mixers.

You can toe the line by sticking with one or two drinks -- at most -- per day. In fact, you'll find a glass of wine makes the perfect complement to any meal.

 Moral of the story...drink your wine in moderation and you'll be fine.

I usually have a glass of wine with dinner at least three nights a week.  My question is -- if wine doesn't have any fat -- why does it say to count it as 1fa?  I know that sugar turns to fat -- is this the reason?

Bernice

Are you referring to the alli Calorie and Fat Counter (exchange) - page 27?  If so, I will check that for you.  ...

Thanks!

Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, MS, RD, LD, CPT - registered dietitian