🍺 KETO Alcohol? (A Doctor Spills...) 🍷

The ketogenic way of eating is sweeping the world and up-ending long-held paradigms of health and nutrition. At some point, adults want to know, which alcohol is keto, if any, and what can I do to have a drink sometimes and not mess up my diet.
This is an excellent question, and there are definite things you can avoid to improve your overall health. Some alcoholic beverages have a much lower carb-count than others, and you need to know the difference.
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[@Rachna888]

:( you just burst my bubble , had heard say red wine is good for you , good for blood , guess now I have to take those 2 bottles of yellowtail shiraz off my grocery list every-week :(

[@pugiemcrufus6050]

Rachna888 fuck that I’m drinking it lol

[@axelfoley20]

Dry wines are usually okay because the fermentation process has pretty much got rid of all the sugars. Red and White wine are okay, for me at least. I have been in ketosis for about a month and I have had some white or red wine every day. Buy some keto sticks to test your urine or if you want more accuracy then you buy the blood tester and you can see how many ketones are in your body.

[@ashleymalamute]

Yellowtail! Get that off your shopping list regardless. If you want a nice cheap shiraz, buy the 2 litre cask of Yalumba shiraz.

[@doodah9561]

Hell...have your wine! I like a glass of dry red with my dinner...and maybe one more on my once a week night out. I'm still in the first month of Keto and I'm slowly losing the 15 pounds I want to lose. I feel great! Losing the grains ...the joint pain that used to plague me is gone. I've also found that I can't ever have one too many wines as the keto diet makes me know that 2 is definitely enough...lol. "Cheers"

[@kangakid5984]

Come on people live your life, don't be sterilised by a diet to stop having some fun and enjoyment. Once in a while cut loose or you will anyway. Just be kind to yourself and get back on board again soon after.

[@DonnDenisse]

Alcohol and cigarettes addiction actually destroyed my life. I could remember several years ago after divorce with my wife which brought me into my disastrous journey on Alcohol and cigarettes. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.

[@Paul_Michael]

Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Australia. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them

[@Caroljoyce-mp8sk]

YES sure of Dr.benfungi. Did straight shrooms in few nights. Left me like a blank slate after words, no more addictions, pains, ptsd and depression. Shit saved my life, all thanks to Dr.benfungi

[@Wimruther-hk4zn]

How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta

[@JesseJason-qc7ug]

Yes he's Dr.benfungi.Shrooms to me is a natrual healer. I know a guy who has used mushrooms in the same way and they have really helped him. mah dudes have safe trips all.

[@ChristopherEric-fr8im]

From my experience it really works excellently! It doesnt even need to be a full hit. With potent shrooms 2-3 small ones will still make a clear difference. It will be a few hour cosy rumbling moment around rest time, but afterwards its just calm and you feel amazing and gain your freedom. Psilocybin is different dudes, its the only "treatment" I would recommend to someone who genuinely wants to get better. There is no addiction, withdrawal, or negative side effects. It's just pure healing., far more effective than any anti-depressant. You can thank me later,

[@bluearchangel1554]

Always consider this, every time you eat or drink anything, you are either feeding disease or fighting it.

[@oooRicky]

I used to be a big drinker in the military, much more than I would like to admit, but I have found that my dehydration after alcohol consumption is much worse now than pre-keto due to our decreased ability to retain electrolytes. I've pretty much given up alcohol in exchange for how great I feel on a regular basis!

[@oooRicky]

but if its going down, we are gonna crush some sugar free redbulls and vodka, or jameson! party on garth!

[@thinkfloyd2594]

I fully concur; once you start adding sugars and carbs that are unnatural? It shifts the way the mind and body feel. Alcohol free leaves me in keto glee.

[@folkmarcmetal]

Same here my man, good times. I feel your pain.

[@katjongeward7155]

yes, as I am getting older, my eyeballs get dried out when I have a drink. but, I quit 100% about a month ago. eyes feel better, most of the time.

[@Thomas-pq4ys]

That's a goal.... Keto was hard enough to adapt to, slowly gave up carbs... now cutting back on the juice... for the same reason you gave it up. It saps my physical and mental energy... I've too much to do to have down time... because I'm retired. So much for that rocking chair... back to work.

[@cma9973]

I don't drink to make me feel better about myself, I drink to make me feel better about everyone else!

[@cmproc1]

Hahaha love this :)

[@dewitubeX1]

this is it.

[@sgilb0528]

First off, thank you so much for says “hey I’m a Keto advocate but even I go off track” it shows us as your followers and folks that are seeking your advice and knowledge that you to are also just like us! Loved this video!

[@folkmarcmetal]

If keto meant never touching a drop of alcohol ever again.... just kill me now

[@grannygoes7882]

@@folkmarcmetal I know. Everybody needs something to take the edge off. I grew up with teetotler parents and was never around people who drank. My husband's family are good Catholics and drink like good Catholics are supposed to. I'll take his folks over mine any day.

[@elenasolis5804]

I Love Your Honesty..... More Doctors Should Be Like You.

[@DawnMcKenzie444]

I'm so glad I don't have to deal with this one. I have been sober for over 10 years.

[@francinefantone1926]

Dawn McKenzie Me to!

[@DawnMcKenzie444]

Good job Francine!! :)

[@francinefantone1926]

Dawn McKenzie Thanks, Congrats to you to. Addiction is a difficult monster it doesn't matter what the substance is. I thank God everyday for letting see the other side.🙏

[@DawnMcKenzie444]

Francine Fantone you're so very welcome and thank you also and you are 100% correct. I was able to stop smoking and stop drinking cold turkey with absolutely no problems but you put tacos, or cake, or donuts in front of me and my will power, most the time, is out the window and I start all over again. I would definitely say that sugar is more addicting than drugs, smoking, and alcohol all combined.

[@yolieosean6346]

Me too. Sober since 5/02/2010

[@KenDBerryMD]

1 or 2 drinks/week is probably fine, but alcohol can mess up your health-improvement plans if you don't watch it

[@BlackV4You]

How about drinking 350ml to 400ml of Gin with sparkling water 1 time a week on a Friday night as an example or Saturday? How would that effect my process?

[@billrussell7672]

Try a kamakazi, it will also clear flegm

[@pballanimopexer452]

Consider Sake guys. Execpt for the occasional single malt, or bourbon. Ive dropped, beer, wine, and most other alcoholic drinks.

[@DFletcher413]

Michalob ultra has 2.6 carbs per bottle without compromising alchohol content. You can drink a couple and catch a buzz. You don't think that beer is ok in moderation?

[@dana102083]

@@BlackV4You that's a damn lot of gin, sweet Jesus! Not every week!!!

[@ferrarafam]

But alcohol makes me a better dancer!

[@Minniemanjoe]

Lol

[@JaysonT1]

It really doesn't.

[@tyroneloki5131]

Ferrara: true, and it keeps me sane

[@JaysonT1]

@@tyroneloki5131 first sign of an alcoholic.

[@tyroneloki5131]

Jayson T: 1st sign, yet never becomes

[@brittneymccoy1047]

Your explanation about the liver processing toxins first (alcohol, then carbs, then fat) was a lightbulb moment for me, further solidifying the "carbs are the enemy" due to the fact that they "burn off faster" vs. fat. Thank you so much!

[@misottovoce]

I love it when he leans forward and says 'Stop that'. :-D

[@AB-pr4uc]

Gin, vodka, scotch, whiskey = approved keto drinks. He recommends gin + soda (club) + lime/lemon for flavor. Also can add mint, stevia, etc.

[@seekthtruth]

So I can drink my gin and tonic? I found a low sugar tonic

[@jayels3036]

@@seekthtruth zero sugar tonic.

[@ilarionastreos6823]

What about some Hennessy cognac??

[@LordOfNothingham]

As a functional alcoholic I went from 267 to 175 drinking Miller 64 everyday. My daily routine once I lost about 50 lbs was 6 mile run before work and gym after work.

[@Youtube304s]

from a pure insulin perspective, there are low calorie beers and dry wines (and vodka) that are fine. the issue is that alcohol is a nuerotoxin. in high enough doses, its pretty bad for you. also raises resting cortisol levels.

[@upup209]

I don’t drink alcohol. It is addictive and it weakens my resolve and discipline

[@rockdocpalmcoast4189]

I drink one or two scotches every single day or Michelob Ultra. I've lost 87 pounds in 7 months. I never went out of ketosis. Not once.

[@BlackV4You]

how much of it did you drink, how many ml per day total? How many beers?

[@Chazlid]

you are my hero!!!!

[@summerwinter2012]

good to know i have a party tonight what is ketoaid?

[@dana102083]

Habits can very well easily turn to addiction. Anything daily thats a toxin in the body should be questioned. As a nurse that worked with liver disease its important to consider.

[@c.randall1135]

Damn men and their weight loss over women😕. My rum and coke zeros stall my weight loss drastically! Actually very happy for you😁

[@cushlah389]

Love the clear, logical, no-bull advice. Even when I might prefer a different answer. :) Thanks. Enjoy your trip.

[@initforlife6108]

Love lacroix coconut sparkling water, fresh squeezed lime and tequilla. Delish. Minimal to no carbs.

[@swingdancinglolz]

In It For Life I’ve been doing this with lime lacroix but the coconut sounds intriguing. Does it end up tasting like sun screen? Lol

[@kathleenblando1555]

Is it ok to have alcohol ? I've only been doing this diet for 4 days

[@paulgrimm7842]

I always thought Tequila is better than beer or whiskey

[@selinaserenelli153]

Paul Grimm He did not mention tequila, I like it straight and wonder if it’s different than other spirits.

[@greyladydamiana]

In It For Life this is a beautiful thing! Thanks for the idea

[@spinnerchic5772]

I drink red wine with almost every dinner. I lost over 30lbs in one year without giving up the wine. The weight gain was from meds and even off them, it took 4 years to drop the weight. My activity and diet was the same for 4 years, but on the 4th year is when I lost the weight.

[@VSO_Gun_Channel]

I rarely drink but when I do-Im a whiskey on ice guy and I have been keto/NPPF for about 2 years. It is my contention that if you are performance driven in the weight room that you will need to choose between drinking and training. I am strange in that I dont normally get hangover symptoms. However, if I do drink, even just a few, my energy level is wrecked for 3 days. I believe this is due to the pause that you discussed. Drinking is just not conducive to long term goals.

[@azycray4801]

Dang, I would have sworn you were going to say Dos XX not whiskey

[@Isheian]

Never had a hang over till after I lost my gallbladder. Hell of a surprise once I had recovered from surgery enough to drink, got hammered on 3 hard ciders and was hugely surprised by the effects and a hangover.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

I found that when I drink whiskey I have an increase in energy.

[@freespeech4all723]

Whisky or Scotch or Gin & diet tonic

[@shielaforehand7128]

Thank you for being real, honest and transparent! And thank you for sharing your knowledge. You and the Mrs. Are Superheroes....you are saving lives!

[@marymcreynolds8355]

"Misbehaved in London..." You are a stitch in time with that droll humor and marvelous transparency. Love your videos. Cheerio.

[@lisaspikes4291]

You’re the most sane keto person I’ve seen so far. My philosophy is similar. I’m good all week, but on Friday I have a cheat. I usually go to dinner with my parents or something. I order whatever I want. Then I’m right back on keto. I look forward to it and it keeps me sane. Same goes for vacation. I don’t worry about it. I figure that the way I eat day in and day out is what is going to manifest in my health, not the few times I splurge. Hey! You have to enjoy life after all!😃

[@CalebJones-op8sf]

How are you doing with the weekly splurges?

[@grannygoes7882]

So much of your health is what you think and if you are happy. You can eat a perfect diet and have a life full of stress and the diet won't make any difference. I think people have given up on life and just worry about their diet all the time.

[@taylorvanbuskirk8040]

I will drink 1 oz of vodka with club soda and fresh lemon juice. I sweeten it with a simple xylitol syrup. It's very low calorie and quite tasty.

[@raraavis7782]

Taylor Van Buskirk I wish they had sugar-free sweetener in bars...I like this simple drink, too, but people look at me funny when I start spooning white powder into my drink (true story) 😂

[@taylorvanbuskirk8040]

Let them laugh! We'll be healthier for laying off the sugar.

[@micks336]

I totally do that with vodka. And Dill Pickle Vodka with clam juice.

[@taylorvanbuskirk8040]

I've never tried the dill pickle juice. How much would you put in? I don't think I would like the clam juice. LOL!

[@cyndimoore8114]

Stevia in your purse a must!

[@fftn3698]

Suzanne Somers recommends this if you must have a drink. Equal amounts (a shot glass each) of: Silver Patron tequilla Lime juice (may substitute sugar-free grapefruit juice) Fresca (or another diet soda) Stevia drops (if needed)

[@donnietriplett1714]

Thank you for your honestly, I'm a alcoholic so another reason to stay sober..

[@patriciadominguez4746]

Me too !

[@julesgainey9677]

You’re ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT, such a clever point about preferred energy source. Well done, take a bow

[@tinakallis874]

First off thank you Dr. Berry for all you have taught me this year. I got questions. I am a 52 year old woman. For the past 12 years I drank beer daily. I rarely missed a day. In 2019 I drank 6-8 beer every day, some days more. I had gained 50 lbs in the past two years. I have a new year resolution to stop drinking for one month and to eat a C-food diet, no foods that started with C like cake, candy, cookies, coke, crackers, cream, chips, chocolate bars, carbs, and no white food. I have tried to do this in years past. I did not do well, it was hell. I found the keto diet, looking for food choices. I have been researching ever since. I was concerned about the effect it would have on me, if I went clean keto and stopped drinking on the same day. I found no info on alcoholism and starting a keto life style. I was scared. I am on day 26 Keto & Sober. I went through the keto flu about days 3 to 5. I really felt like crap. Here's the thing. I have no desire to drink, nothing, nil, zip. My want for a beer is as strong a my want for a Mars bar. It's not there. I knew my cravings for sugar would diminish but I did not realize it would effect my alcoholism. My new year resolution goal is in 4 days. This was not my plan, but I decided to continue this way. I Keto + IF works so well for me. I know in my gut this is the way I am suppose to eat. I want to know more about alcoholism and Keto. I believe that Keto has a lot to do with my brain and beer. Can you explain what has happened and talk more about alcohol-fatty liver and keto transitions please. I am unemployed at the moment but when I am employed I will definitely be supporting your channel. Love you Dr.Berry you and a few others have changed my life, when I was not expecting it. Thank You

[@mikjam082396]

To long. Write a book, o you already did.

[@DC-xf9ze]

Thanks for the video, now I know why I have a pause in my weight loss when I indulge in my vodka and lime drink. Started keto in the middle of June and down 21 pounds I definitely will now drink sparingly if at all. Thanks again. 💁🏻‍♀️

[@cinnamon-spice]

I enjoy a glass of red wine most evenings, never came out of ketosis and dropped 90 lbs in 6 months. I believe red wine is good for you in moderation and see no reason to stop my nightly tipple.

[@bibibachmd9995]

Totally agree with you!

[@billd3356]

I agree, I was just doing it too much before my physical. I wanted the cholesterol to be low and it pushed up my tryclicerides way up. That was before I discovered keto though. Good for you with the weight loss!

[@Rose17]

me to :) living in France it is a part of the culture here , but never on a empty stomac first a bit cheece or salami and the IG of wine is low

[@rommario55]

Exactly!

[@josephvalenti959]

What is ketoraid?

[@bccdnmarla]

Thank you! Your words are very encouraging and very helpful. Love your passion to help others on their keto journey. I enjoy your videos 😁

[@tgarcia9490]

God bless you Dr. Berry! You take saving people’s lives so seriously, you make videos even on vacation! And I’m glad to hear you agree that there is no such thing as a keto alcoholic drink :-)

[@KetoCookbooksCorner]

*Your explanations and tips for making keto-friendly choices when drinking are really helpful. Thanks for clarifying this topic!*

[@sonicgli]

I drink at least a couple fingers of scotch or whiskey 3-4 nights a week and am still 30lbs down (in 3 months) on keto. :)

[@chick-fil-agal2264]

Shane Parker that's GREAT

[@billd3356]

That's awesome! I don't drink that much, that often, but that's encouraging. I haven't lost 30 pounds yet though.

[@sonicgli]

I do what I can :D

[@darrellblair5818]

I'm seriously considering trying this Keto diet, but I don't want to give up my old friend, Jim Beam. So glad I came across your post in my research. Thanks.

[@rebeccacarraway480]

Blended or single malt?? 🤣

[@TheJilayne]

So down to earth. Really appreciate the topics you address. Hope London was amazing.

[@jamescobalt8209]

Gin, Vodka. I just saved you 11 and a half minutes. You're welcome.

[@markcully8575]

James Cobalt 11 more minutes to get blitzed

[@CJMajesty]

Yup

[@mrburns366]

Rum too

[@jamescobalt8209]

Doesn't matter, keto is bullshit anyways

[@teresag5219]

Thanks James! I’m at work, and I can’t turn the volume on. 😂

[@panpiper]

A really old Scotch or Whiskey, no ice, no mix. Just one ounce, and nurse it. Put it to your lips, then lick your lips. Can last hours.

[@SunshineSkully]

I don't like that type of liquor but the way you just described how to drink it sounds appealing...

[@kristikramer4111]

I sip it like it's a hot hot coffee. i LOVE nursing me some scotch.

[@joerotter2873]

@Gab A Sounds like a good way to get serious dry mouth and lose all you're teeth

[@66block84]

3 or 4 ice cubes, a shot of Jameson, sip away

[@wiz4020]

Spoken by a true alcy. Being one myself and having kidney issues now, I'm down to a jigger of whiskey a day.

[@kikataye6293]

“No such thing as Keto friendly alcohol”...someone needs to make it! Lol

[@finnpeters7867]

Vodka has zero carbs tho

[@Ashclayton1994]

@@finnpeters7867 it dosent matter, alcohol on it's own will still trigger an insulin response, stall you weight loss and completely mess up your bodies natural horomone production even without the added carbohydrates, carbs and sugar aren't the only things that can knock you out of ketosis, on top of that alcohol essentially is a carbohydrate since it's just fermented sugar

[@finnpeters7867]

@@Ashclayton1994 Thank you Boe

[@Elianamills125]

Weed.

[@jimbothejanitor422]

Very eye opening and nice to know there's ways to enjoy a drink out without messing up the hard progress. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@brendadrew834]

Thanks for the great tips. I rarely drink anymore and only have a glass of wine or one glass of champagne on New Years eve. I was buying some wine to have at home, but have decided I would rather only drink a glass of wine when dining out once in awhile but not always. Bloody Mary's or virgin Bloody Marys are a good way to go and healthy with the tomato juice and you get a stalk of celery with that. It should be organic celery though preferably because that's one of the heaviest sprayed crops along with strawberries, peaches and apples. My husband and I had a great Bloody Mary once made with cucumber vodka which was to die for. Great with breakfasts or brunches when dining out on vacations.

[@darlameeks]

I did part of my Master's Degree at Oxford...love the UK! I am so, so jealous...but wish you the very best time in London. I recommend an evening at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

[@c.randall1135]

I love my evening rum & coke zeros!! I know that it slows down my weight loss drastically. I'll go through phases of not having them and then just a few or a lot. The proof is on the scale. Thanks for these great reminders Dr. Barry....I NEED THEM😕

[@coreytheisen6948]

Aspartame with alochol is bad.

[@marcop3517]

Hi Dr Berry, love your channel. Here in Australia we have plenty of low-carb beers for sale and have had so for many years now with more and more popping up all the time - it's bit of a trend over here and I'm not complaining:). These beers even have their own section in the bottle shop (liquor store). There is also have a zero carb beer which is what I now drink occasionally. Doesn't seem to affect my keto from what I can tell. Most of the low-carb beers are around 0.5-2g of carbs per bottle. From a recently video from Keto Connect - it seems the low-carb beer trend in the US is not quite mainstream yet.

[@heatherrj9980]

I found a low carb (5g) beer to enjoy occasionally here in the US - Omission Ultimate Light. Refreshing and tasty.

[@kerina_perry9694]

Be careful with Pure Blonde mate, I heard a couple of months ago that ACA did a feature on it about its ultra low carb claims being dodgy.

[@AshGreen359]

Beer = liquid bread

[@klaush3315]

Knob Creek rye, Makers 46, The Balvenie, Talisker, Glenlivet, Jack Daniels single barrel, and Grey goose. Just add a drop of water

[@starsinaforest]

This is the one thing I do NOT have a problem giving up. Even before keto I only drank once or twice a year on holidays. I have had half of a light beer once in the last 18 months and it just didn't taste like it was worth it. I didn't want it to interfere with my weight loss journey or cause a stall.

[@wrenny6818]

starsinaforest aq

[@mikeb6729]

No keto alcohol 🍺 fuuuuuuuuuuuckkkkkkkkkk. Thanks doctor for the honesty at front.

[@friendly1870]

I drink a gallon of vodka every day

[@manfromnantucket9544]

Me one year ago: screwdrivers are the best mixed drink because there's vitamin C Me knowing what I know now: *feck*

[@pamelaalley5691]

Lol

[@carrienecas9867]

Thank you Dr. Berry for all your information!! I just started the Keto Diet and joined a Facebook Group and told them to check out your You Tube page! Im learning so much from you!! thank you sooo much!!

[@busterfrysinger5965]

“Zevia” (stevia) cream soda and a shot of cinnamon whisky is like drinking a cinnamon roll. Is guuuud Weekends only

[@jujugoketo3711]

Buster Frysinger f-ball cinnamon whiskey has 11g carbs. Be careful... a lot of hard liquors now have added sugars -flavored ones especially

[@anthonyknight2765]

Your explanation of the preferred fuel source arguement is exactly what I thought. I came to the same conclusion that your body is metabolizing the most toxic substances first. Well done Dr!!!

[@andreac9679]

Dr. Berry - I enjoy Dry Farm Wines (

[@John-qf6dw]

In Australia we have Schweppes soda water infused with either lime raspberry or peach. 0 carbs. Vodka with peach infused soda is my new drink every now and then

[@Aleksandr_TRI]

was surprised to know that vodka is most keto-friendly ))

[@situationalawareness]

Thank you for explaining things in a non-dr oz way, and not sugar coating things. I've waited for so long, and honestly I could sit and listen to you forever explain how normal life/the inner body/the ketogenic diet interact through different scenarios. Everyone else I talk to about it acts like keto is just a flash in the pan...

[@ThomasS17]

I recently read that in the early 20th century, patients who had what we now know is diabetes, got treated with basically fasting, where they only got black coffee and whiskey. So if you really want you can say alcohol is part of your intermittend fasting routine ;)

[@billd3356]

:)

[@dana102083]

Just like sugar and fat, its worse when you combine them, just like alcohol mixed with fats due to burning order. So it makes some sense but alcoholism, just like diabetes, is PREVENTABLE.

[@tonyh5484]

my favourite cocktail is a shot of jameson rye whiskey, with another shot as a mixer and a couple of ice cubes, i find 4 or 5 of these hit the spot

[@chick-fil-agal2264]

U the man and your wife the Queen to let you keep us updated while on vacation thanks and yes I love to have a beer while on keto even though you hurt my feelings saying no beer is low carb even my Michelob ultra ugh even though it's only 2, I guess I can stop, thanks enjoy your vacay.

[@joewger]

There is Pinot Grigio, Burgandy, and Carbernet Dry wines that contain less sugar. Mix liquor with diet soda. Gin and Diet Squirt pop is the best tasting to drink!

[@66tryker]

vodka and water with lemon

[@Leo_Fender]

This may be the strongest medical argument you could possibly make for the “ancestral appropriateness” of the keto diet. It’s cut and dry, air-tight, blatantly obvious logic. This was great!

[@miggov66]

Beer Belly! I can you tell you first hand about the Beer Belly. I decided it was time to lose weight and obviously had to cut the beer (which I love). Lost 10 pounds in the first week and feel so much better. I learned how to make an "Old Fashioned" with 0 carb sweetener and that will be my go to for the occasional drink.

[@tubetime39]

miggov66; you may have lost 10lbs in a week but it's not 10lbs of fat, sorry. Mostly water, probably 7.5 to 8.5+ is only water which is why it is so easy to put weight back on. I go on a diet and notice I am peeing a whole lot more than prior to.

[@johnschlesinger2009]

Alcohol is absorbed through the stomach, which is why it gets into the bloodstream so quickly, especially on an empty stomach. Carbs are absorbed in the small bowel, and of course have to pass through the stomach first. The rate of absorbtion depends on the type of carb: pure glucose is the fastest - a matter of minutes; a low GI food like broccoli is absorbed at a far slower rate. Just to be complete: digestion of carbs starts in the mouth, as amylase is present in saliva. As amylase only acts in an alkaline environment, digestion of carbs stops in the stomach. When the carbs leave the stomach, and enter the alkaline environment of the small bowel, pancreatic amylase restarts the breakdown of carbs.

[@btallred]

Occasionally means on occasion not every occasion.

[@AllinaNegrea13]

😂😂😂😂👍

[@grahamedwards6824]

Hello Dr Berry, I hope that you enjoyed your visit to GB. I enjoy watching you videos, and the subject of alcohol is extremely important. As far as I am aware, from a medical perspective, half a small glass of red wine (which also contains resveratrol), diluted with some water, and taken once every two weeks, has been found to be of benefit to health. End of story. The other definition that may or may not co exist, is that I am an alcoholic if I drink more than my doctor !! From the description of what might be interpreted to be your enjoyment of it's various forms, I think that I might be alright !! (Retired GP in England)

[@dr.maryadkins9206]

Since most alcohols are made from wheat or corn wouldn't actually tequila be the better choice for keto because you're trying to cut the wheat and tequila is made from Agave which is cactus. Wouldn't tequila be better for Kiko?

[@jeil5676]

Alcohol is made from sugar in both cases. Its the sugar or starch in agave that is fermented into alcohol. Whether or not theres any inflammatory compounds carried over like in grain oils, I'm not sure but would think they might be left behind in distillation. Whichever has less carbs, I suppose, would be better.

[@hectorminator89]

I drink once a month. It’s always on a Saturday. I buy a 6 pack of Dos Equis or Heineken and throw it all down in one night. I do this only once a month and look forward to it. This is the best I can do. I simply can’t give it up for good.

[@blossomkawahara2093]

Thank you for that message on alcohol consumption. For me alcohol makes me hungry! I wanna snack and you know what happens to my stomach...i think it get's relaxed and starts to stretch out! LOL

[@thereishope3867]

Keto Beers: Molson Lite, Michelob Ultra, Sleeman Clear 2.0, Amstel Ultra, Coors Light, Lagunitas Daytime, all with about 3g per can. Good options

[@TopJimmy2]

Michelob Ultra...4.2% alcohol and only 2.6g of carbs per 12-oz serving. After being on keto for so long, 2 Ultras give me a hell of a buzz

[@Deadpooltx]

TopJimmy2 try amstel xlight. Its 4.2 ABV , it has 2g per 12oz serving too. Btw how many 12oz beers of Michelob do you have ? I personally have around 6 amstel beers. Which is 12 carbs. Total.

[@rebeccacarraway480]

Raymond S Michelob now has Ultra Pure Gold. Less sweet that regular Mich Ultra and 2.5 carbs vs 2.6. I think the flavor is a hair better.

[@bloozedaddy]

As much as I love beer the reality is that just counting the carbs is only half the story....drinking alcohol takes your liver off the fat-burning grid while it spends it's resources processing the alcohol along with your kidneys to get it out of your system.

[@rebeccacarraway480]

BloozeDaddy you would think the liver could do more than one thing at a time 🙄 🤣

[@bloozedaddy]

Well I'm sure you can text while you drive...but I'd bet you're not at your optimum at either while doing so. Most people in the field believe the body treats alcohol as a poison and uses as much resources as needed to remove it. Keep the liver busy processing alcohol and you're limiting it's fat burning /metabolic capabilities. The proverbial "beer belly" isn't a myth. I'll side with Berry on this one...alcohol severely interferes with the metabolism process. I wish it didn't....I loves me some beer.

[@wadestanford1392]

I am diabetic, so I normally do not drink alcohol as this cause as my blood sugar to spike. After listening to this I decided to test my blood sugar and then have vodka straight, one shot. I waited 40 minutes and test it again. My blood sugar spiked again. Now I'm wondering what he's talking about when he says no carbs. This is truly a conundrum.

[@suziesunshine8637]

Remember Keto folks that if you do imbibe when in ketosis you can get super drunk, super fast on far less. You can in fact fail a breath test without a single drink when in deep ketosis. A pilot got suspended this way, and more than a few car drivers have had to submit to blood testing to prove they haven't been drinking. Upside...your bar tab is much lower because you get more bang for your buck so to speak. Some things to think about. Safety first.

[@shaynelahmed6323]

Well....I guess I am a "cheap date" lol!

[@bartrivezzi6704]

This is true for me! I have been on keto a year and I’ve lost 70lbs this Sunday I had some wine I was really drunk and felt terrible for 2 days. Just better with out it for me. Cheers to anyone who can drink on keto wish i was one of the lucky

[@ronmiller7916]

Yeah, I get a good buzz off 1 beer. 1 dram of scotch and I am a mellow dude for the night

[@StarSurfer55]

I worked with an Irish nutritionist once that figured out that you can meet all your nutritional requirements with one banana, a bowl of oatmeal and 42 pints of Guinness. I like a Guinness occasionally but currently am drinking bourbon. I limit my bourbon to one drink on Friday afternoon and always neat. You dance around the issue of catabolite repression. It is always about the return on investment. The body will utilize the cheapest energy source first then move on to the energy sources that require more energy to burn. As a microbiologist, this is a fundamental biological fact for understanding metabolism.

[@thingsretiredpeopledo3060]

I enjoy my scotch neat. Once a week. Mixing it would be sacrilegious so I was very glad to hear you state that.

[@GregariousAntithesis]

Interesting fact, i do a meat low glycemic vegetable diet and i do 1 hour of high intensity aerobic exercise 5 days a week.On Friday and Saturday nights i go to new breweries and try out their IPAs which are about as high in carbs and alcohol as you can get and over around 4 hours drink around 3 pints of beer. Friday morning i get up and have my typical espresso roast coffee with heavy cream and 1 tsp of MCT oil and 8 grams of 80% dark chocolate. Then an hours later doing my aerobic workout. I eat one light meal of say a piece of sockeye salmon and nothing else then go out drinking beer. I eat nothing else that evening and go to sleep. Next morning same routine except no exercise then drink my beer that evening. I get up sunday and do my morning routine without exercise then eat my normal large meat and low glycemic vegetable main meal of the day around 1 PM and them something light like salmon for dinner around 7 pm. Get up Monday AM same routine with exercise and test my ketone level around noon and i am in low ketosis. My point here is yes beer can slow or kill your ketosis but it depends on your food choice before hand, your exercise during the week and your calorie intake. I hear so many people doing keto diets or carnivore diets saying you dont need to count calories. That is a false statement if you want to maintain or loose weight and still want to enjoy things like beer or high glycemic problem foods on occasion.

[@jeanniejames7419]

Thank You, Dr. Ken, for this video! My hubby who puts my healthy way of eating down- probably because he drinks a lot of bourbon & water most every night- watched this whole video! I don't drink very often or much-- the Chablis I enjoy on rare occasion only has one carb per oz., so 3 oz. with my steak & lobster was great and I stayed purple! YAY!!

[@fotinijohnson7831]

No beer, fattening. No gin, depressant, but a glass or two of red or white wine. My grandmother lived in a village all her life, till she was 104. Drank a glass of wine every lunchtime or dinner. Moderation. She also walked everywhere. From one village to the next, visiting family and friends. Never took transport. Was never sick. Thin lady. Never fat. Brought up 5 kids all on her own. Husband died when her youngest was just 2.

[@jimmysomethin5878]

Love Gin and Tonic but I moved to Gin and Soda to avoid the high sugar content but its fairly unpalatable! Jimmy

[@logicalparadox2897]

QUESTION! If alcohol is metabolized preferentially by the body over carbs, fats, and proteins, then what happens to digestion while you’re drunk? Especially carbs, and even more especially sugars? If this is true, then wouldn’t your blood sugar rise indefinitely for as long as you kept eating carbs/sugars until you were completely sober? Example: a person gets drunk to the point of having a BAC of .12. That will take 6 hours for their body to metabolize (at the standard rate of .02 per hour). But, if the drinks they are consuming have sugar in them, plus they are eating pretzels, fries, pizza, and possibly even sweets during this whole time, then how could their body just not metabolize sugars and carbs for that long? I thought possibly carbs might not metabolize into simpler sugars and spike the blood glucose, but if they are eating ice cream and candy, then that’s a lot of sugar that should go directly into the blood and spike blood glucose. So, I assume insulin is still being released and signally cells to take in glucose and that glucose is still being converted into triglycerides, no?? Very curious how this works / is possible.

[@pilgrim985]

I have never liked alcohol, I’m so glad I naturally don’t have any alcohol troubles!

[@rogercrier]

If you like Gin, what about proper pink Gin? Put a few drops of Angostura bitters in a glass, swill them all around the sides of the glass and tip them out. Fill glass with ice, a shot of your preferred Gin, and add water. That’s it. No tonic or anything else!! It is certainly an acquired taste but that’s how people took their gin. If your not familiar with the bitters, it comes in a bottle with a label that is too tall, and it is a concoction of herbs and spices, in the realms of cloves, but that is merely a description to set you in the ballpark to describe the taste!!!! It was invented in the Bahamas I think, but don’t quote me on that. Hope you enjoyed London, I’m 90 miles away towards birmingham.

[@Anita-wh4vr]

Thank you so much. This comes just at the right time. Happy vacation :-)

[@tomsmith2013]

KETO Strawberry Daiquiri: Mix one packet of sugar free (zero carbs!) strawberry jello as directed BUT immediately place in freezer (do NOT allow to set) in a plastic tumbler. Allow to freeze solid. Later .... semi-thaw tumbler of "ice jello" for 30 minutes. Place ice column in blender. Add rum. Blend until uniform consitency. Add one serving cool whip. Voila! Delicious!

[@teambelltraining8958]

I do like to have a drink or three, so I have been avoiding hearing this, but had to listen. At least I do drink whiskey or vodka straight

[@TimL1980]

If you're training like it looks you burn two or three glasses of dry wine worth of carbs!

[@teambelltraining8958]

IS8x57IS I try to burn it! We gotta live, right? I use the 85% good 15% bad mentality

[@leeannpereira6207]

I have been watching all your videos the past couple of days and you have opened up my eyes to the way I eat and how society has had us believe that a healthy diet is eating mostly vegetables and lean meat with some grains. I have now switched to carnivore the past couple of days and already feel better than I have. I still drink on the weekends with vodka and sparkling water. I hope you put out more Carnivore stuff out on your KZbin channel.

[@BourneAccident]

When I drink, I try to have zero carbs all day if possible.

[@robinq5511]

That is always my plan as well (just in case I want 2): Bloody Mary with 3 oz Zing Zang or 4 oz Clamato & horseradish - 4 carbs Vodka (or Rum) Mojito with Stevia - 2 Carbs All time favorite: Vodka rocks w/ squeeze of lime - 0 Carbs Mixing it up just 1 day a week - I am back in keto by noon the next day.

[@BourneAccident]

Yes, and vodka followed by a full glass of water is the least damaging.

[@carmenewing2900]

Thank you have just started this week keto diet , my husband and I go out to eat with friends , no drinking for a while for me . Thanks so much for the advice and for care for others !

[@bernardwatkins6539]

Thanks Dr. Berry. Found this very informative. Would like to ask about drinking ACV in water in how that affects the body?

[@show_me_your_kitties]

Search for 'Dr Berg and apple cider vinegar '

[@jerryc3088]

The way I see it is that your body prioritizes anything it considers a toxin because it wants to get all of that out of the way so it can do it's normal function. So without alcohol, the next thing it prioritizes is the carbs and sugar, which it considers as toxins as well. If you can get all these health benefits from forcing your body to prioritize fat as a fuel source, it's a no-brainer that it actually prefers fat over carbs and we need to stop our addiction to the carbs by getting over the withdraw symptoms, just as we do when we get off alcohol. So to me they are like different tiers of toxins that we have to let go of in order for our bodies to operate in a more optimal fashion

[@xino_z]

Honestly, I can't even truly enjoy a drink without having at least a week or two of no drinking in between.

[@dradeel]

There are indeed low carb beers around with nutritional information, where you can calculate your consumption, at least here in Norway. The lowest ones will have ~0.5 gram of carb per dl, or ~2.5 grams of carbs per big can. Contrast this to most normal beers, that have between 2 and 3 grams of carbs per dl, or 5x the amount. That's a big difference. Each to their own, of course, but in terms of a carb budget, I can fit quite a bit of beers in it, if I choose the right types. I wouldn't drink anything that didn't provide the nutritional info, however.

[@jmwarren2012]

LaCroix also makes an amazing mixer.

[@danielleclair1360]

I know this is old but it really helped me sort out my Carnivore heavy KETO diet. Like many, I love Alcohol...especially beer and wine. Not only do I love the taste, I love the ancestral tradition and masterful expertise one takes in creating an awesome product like a Guinness or Hacker-Pschorr Hefe-Weissen. I guess its time to pretty much say goodbye and stick to my good ole trusty Beefeater gin.

[@vintagenow]

Hi Dr! I'm in a biochemistry class right now and I would love to learn the science of why alcohol is metabolized first. I know you said it's because it's a poison, but I would love to see them chemical reaction if you don't mind. I would like to help a friend. 😁 Who is following a keto diet

[@dwaynemontgomery1851]

thank you for being honest and straight forward, im an alcoholic going carnivore for my health and only planning to cheat with keto friendly foods if and when i just cant help myself, i drink way to much beer and im switching to my #2 go to wich is my take on a martini wich is just gin and ether water or olive brine with or without an olive, i might try throwing in some sparkling water or lime here and there but i tihnk i tried that back when i lived at a bar and i remember preferring just olive brine, but as im sure you can imagine my memory from that time is a little fuzzy

[@karimlours]

Two years on Keto. Probably had less than 10 beers. Strictly on Gin now. I won't say no to Whisky or Scotch.

[@yahwehyeshua]

Nice to know you’re in London, don’t know where you’re from, i live in England x I’m enjoying your teaching, learning a lot, have been doing keto for 2 months. I have a long way to go, but trying to stick with it. And doing well with food, one step at a time. I only do alcoholic twice a week this is because of emotional and sleep one small with soda, I’m 12 stone. 68 female, a carer for my family, very active, no medication x looking forward to go strict keto x

[@fox39forever]

I still think the fun of hanging-out with people and drinking off-sets any dietary disadvantage, as long as it's not too often.

[@BrookieCooki84]

Absolutely. Those of us who aren’t alcoholics understand this. The ones who demonize alcohol after becoming sober are the ones with inability to control themselves.

[@southfork40]

Lime Rickys are traditionally; A shot of gin, soda water, a couple + TB lime and sugar - maybe a couple TSP or more. If I make it I substitute the sugar with Stevia. I'm a long time fan of G+T also. If I make one now I substitute regular sweet tonic water with diet tonic water - no carbs - and punch it up with a splash more of lime and Stevia.

[@theresamcdowell8137]

Such a good informational video . drinking every weekend will ruin your efforts eating keto . I rarely drink , maybe once every 4 to 6 weeks and when I do its a dirty martini or whiskey with club soda or water on ice

[@dana102083]

Ruins efforts at life in General lol

[@eugeniab2990]

i am doing what i like to call “european keto”: a tonne of italian red wine (sometimes french rose)/ british gin+tonic; for food all sorts of “unhealthy” meats and some salads.. works too well for me!