Drinking Gin Boosts Metabolism And Aids In Weight Loss

Gin increases the metabolic rate and enhances the body's ability to burn calories within an hour of drinking, reveals a new study.

Gin is made from antioxidant-rich juniper berries, which is good for your metabolism and in fact, the mice who were fed regular doses of the spirit, saw a 17 percent increase in their metabolic rate, according to researchers from the University of Sigulda in Latvia.

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‘Gin provides 97 calories per shot and is among one of the lowest-calorie spirits.’

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The study, published in the Journal Food & Nature, assessed how the alcoholic beverage affected calories in mice.

Gin is one of the lowest-calorie spirits available, with just 97 calories per shot.

The findings suggest that it, tipple triggers an 'after burn' effects that enhances your body's ability to burn calories for a whole hour after you finish your drink.

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"Consumption of gin resulted in a marked increase in metabolic rate, which indicates the spirit may have a slimming effect on the body," said lead study author Thisa Lye. This likely stems from the core ingredient: antioxidant-rich juniper berries. These berries, common in Europe, are a natural diuretic and aid digestion, helping to ease bloating, Reports Mail Online.

In natural medicine, juniper has also been used to ease inflammation in joints for people with arthritis.

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In fact, a 2008 study published in the Journal of Diabetes Nursing found gin and tonic is the safest alcohol drink for people with Type-1 diabetes, given juniper's rejuvenating qualities that help to ease inflammation of the arteries. However, sugar-sweetener mixers fuel bloating, destabilize metabolism and affect digestion.

To avoid extra calories, try pairing your gin with a slim-line tonic, and add rosemary, basil or cucumber for a twist of flavor.

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