Alcohol and body weight

The calories in alcohol add up to increased body fat , so bear in mind the following points the next time you feel like having that extra drink:

Alcohol is mainly just a source of 'empty calories',
meaning it has no nutritive value other than providing energy. Although most alcoholic drinks contain sugars and traces of vitamins and minerals ,it's not usually in amounts that make any significant contribution to the diet People who are overweight actually gain weight more easily when they drink alcohol Calories from alcohol tend to be stored in the gut. If you want six-pack abs, you’ll need to cut down on the booze.