What Happens to Your Body When You Live Without Alcohol for 28 Days
A break from alcohol can lead people to notice changes in their routines and how they feel, but experiences vary. This archived account follows a four-week experiment and should not be read as a universal timetable of health benefits or a plan for managing alcohol dependence.
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Week 1
- The appetite seems to increase. In reality, people eat way more if they drink alcohol. And when they stop drinking, they instinctively want to keep their hands busy, usually with food. So, it’s best to replace food with juice and fruit after quitting drinking.
- Your craving for sweet foods may increase. Alcohol, especially the sweet kind, can increase the blood sugar levels, which could in turn create sugar cravings. But different people have different reactions and some experience a decrease in sugar levels. This is especially dangerous for people who have diabetes.
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