Pre-wagon days any healthy habits were thrown out the window on the weekend. Photo / Supplied
What you drink affects the food you eat. This makes sense. A slice of banana cake tastes lovely with a cuppa. Wine selections elevate the flavour of food, and beer with nuts is a match made in heaven.
These aren't the healthiest combos. But, on the flip side, I read
some recent research on Medical Daily that suggests drinking water prompts people to pick healthier foods.
A US study of 60 adults aged between 19 and 26 found those who sipped soft drink tended to eat salty, calorie-packed food. A separate study on 75 children aged three to five found when the kiddies were drinking water they were more likely to reach for veggies than if they were drinking juice.
Last week of life on the wagon, I wrote about my association with over-indulgence on the weekend. I like to treat myself and had swapped my usual Friday wine time for carbs and candy.
However, after nearly a month being alcohol free, I feel like my body is bouncing back. The weekends have more hours than ever before, and I've got the energy to suck every last drop from them. And my lifestyle is so much more wholesome. It feels like completely cutting out one vice has had a ripple effect.
