Consuming alcohol is engrained in our society. But have you ever thought about the impact it has on your body? Why do you get drunk? What does it really mean to be hungover? Are there long term impacts to my body if I'm a casual drinker?We answer all of this and so much more on this week's episode!15% Off Flavcity Protein Smoothie (Code: CLEANKITCHEN):https://shopflavcity.com/discount/CLEANKITCHEN/redirect=collections/allBetter For You Wines:- Dry Farm Wineshttps://www.dryfarmwines.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAx_GqBhBQEiwAlDNAZi1g4lo9mtsGn6xKD62P4zOQFyitelEdqEfh2PnYo2xM6OPjL7ZupRoCaxcQAvD_BwE- Drink Avalinehttps://drinkavaline.com/(0:00:00) - Intro(0:01:34) - Alcohol is poison(0:03:40) - Alcohol conversion process(0:06:13) - Why do we drink alcohol?(0:08:05) - How alcohol impacts your mood(0:11:23) - The impact of alcohol on your brain(0:18:33) - How alcohol impacts your stress levels(0:21:01) - Why does alcohol impact the gut?(0:23:30) - Does alcohol increase your risk of cancer?(0:24:45) - Why do you wake up hungover?(0:27:10) - How to get over a hangover(0:28:24) - Alcohol that leads to the worst hangover(0:33:04) - Is red wine good for you?(0:33:52) - Can you reverse the impact of alcohol?(0:35:02) - What to know before buying beer(0:36:03) - How to buy wine(0:38:13) - What to look for in seltzers(0:39:38) - What is the best type of alcoholDisclaimer: The Clean Kitchen Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.