Is It True That Drinking Tequila Can Lose Weight?

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JAKARTA - There are many ways to lose weight. You can adopt a healthy lifestyle, reduce daily calories, stop consuming sugar, exercise, or go on fasting.

However, did you know that drinking tequila can help you lose weight?

In research at a meeting of the American Chemical Society, consuming a small amount of tequila might help you lose weight because of the sweetener content of agavin.

Reported by The Daily Meal, tequila is the only alcohol you can drink on the keto diet. This drink has also been associated with benefits such as lowering cholesterol and aiding digestion.

Why can? This is because tequila is made using the agave plant which contains a sugar called agavin.

Simple sugars used in many food products generally increase blood sugar. Unlike sugar in general, agavin is indigestible, which means that the body doesn't actually absorb it.

Agavin is a type of fiber, when consumed, people can feel full, reduce appetite, and even control the body's natural blood sugar.

Please note that agavin is different from agave nectar or agave syrup, a natural sweetener which is quite well known as a substitute for sugar.

So, should we drink tequila regularly? Although this is not a healthy type of drink, tequila itself is a low-calorie alcohol that is synonymous with lowering bad cholesterol and increasing good cholesterol.

Tequila also contains probiotics and prebiotics, the good bacteria in the gut that are responsible for most of the immune system.

According to research, drinking tequila in moderation can reduce the risk of dementia, calm nerves, and promote sleep for insomniacs.

Before contemplating buying tequila stock at home with the goal of losing weight, hold on. Because, agavin is not the only content in tequila.

Also, remember that alcohol alone is not something that is good for weight loss. It's best to stay wise in consuming alcohol not to overdo it because it can have a negative impact on health.