9 foods every whisky lover should eat

Whether you are an occasional drinker or a regular whisky connoisseur, drinking alcohol does impact your metabolism in the long run. However, complementing your drinking with healthy food habits can help negate the effects of alcohol on your body and keep you high spirited for years to come. So, today we are listing nine foods that every drink lover should add to their daily diet

Oatmeal

A readily available instant food, oatmeal is both healthy and easy to digest. It’s one of the best foods for destressing your digestive system after drinking. You can add veggies, fruits and nuts to make the meal healthier and delicious.

Citrus Fruits

Lemons, oranges and sweet lime are all examples of citrus fruits rich in the antioxidant Vitamin C. These fruits stimulate your liver function and help in the removal of toxins from the body. The pulp of these fruits is also a great source of fiber.

Carrots, Beetroot and Tomatoes

A set of fruits and vegetables that can be eaten raw as salad, carrots, beetroot and tomatoes are rich in Glutathione. It’s a potent antioxidant that improves your body’s immunity by fighting free radicals and neutralizing toxic compounds.

Whole Wheat Foods

Whole wheat foods contain complex carbohydrates that absorb the alcohol and replenish your body with nutrients like Vitamin B. However, do not have these carb heavy foods with fatty dips like mayo or peanut butter, use healthier options like hummus instead.

Apples

As the saying goes, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”, apples are rich in pectin and other compounds that detoxify your system. Apples also help in reducing the inflammation caused by drinking alcohol in your intestines and digestive tract.

Green Tea

Another great way to detoxify your system is to have Green Tea from time to time, or daily. The drink is rich in antitoxins that fight the free radicals and keep your body energized. Moreover, Green Tea also promotes liver function.

Banana

Bananas may seem like an odd choice, but they are an excellent source of potassium for your body. Drinking alcohol reduces the potassium in our bodies, leading to symptoms often associated with hangovers, such as palpitations and fatigue.

Soups

Here we are not talking about creamy soups with lots of fatty stuff. Have clear soups with vegetables and chicken nuggets to replenish your body with essential vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. You can also combine soups and whole wheat foods.

Garlic

Garlic is one of the super foods that can flush out toxins from our body. It contains sulfur, which promotes enzyme production, and selenium and allicin, which detoxify the liver. You can add Garlic to your cooked meals or cut the beads into tiny pieces and gulp them with water or curd.
These foods counteract the ill effects of alcohol on your body and keep your liver and digestive system in good shape so you can keep enjoying your favorite whisky, rum and vodka. Also, check out our list of foods to avoid with alcohol.

Take a Break on No Dishes Day

Ok, this is for real. On No Dishes Day on May 18, you can choose to give a miss to the mundane task of washing dirty dishes. Grab life by the collar on this day, show it your disapproving face and sternly say, “Today you cannot boss me around. I’ll do just what I please.” If there’s one thing that all of us can relate to, it is the drudgery of housework. On this day give yourself a break, take a moment, sit back and marvel at what life has to offer. The breakup which made you wiser, the tough manager who increased your coping skills, the fleeting friendships which made you realize the importance of being emotionally independent. Or, in the sheer bliss of not having to do the dishes, you could simply celebrate. Get the entire family together and go out for a good meal in a plush restaurant, or order a takeaway and opt for disposable dishes. In case you plan to host a house party, fetch that dishwasher which was lying in your loft unused. At least, eat things which do not require utensils. Whatever you do, just don’t create dirty dishes which make you stay up late and brood.

Season Specials: Four Must-Watch Movies with Whisky

Winter makes us lazy. Winter makes us want to stay in bed, wrap ourselves in thick blankets, and watch films. It doesn’t matter if we have just woken up, or if it is post lunch. We are not going to ask you not to indulge. Instead we will tell you which five films you must watch this season and how you should absolutely pair them with good whisky. So go ahead and grab the DVDs right away.

The Dalmore: A Quintessential Highland Blend

The Dalmore is essentially of highland origin, with a legacy that makes it Scotland’s most renowned single malts. Located at Alness, the distillery sits 20 miles north of Inverness, on the Cromarty Firth. Overlooking the black isle, this peninsula is actually a flat, rich meadowland. The name Dalmore is actually a combination of Norse and Gaelic meaning “big meadowland.”