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Why drinking alcohol makes you reach for chips and nachos
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Why drinking alcohol makes you reach for chips and nachos
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Have you ever wondered why savoury foods like chips, nachos and salted nuts go so well with a beer or glass of wine? And why sometimes you feel an insatiable appetite for junk food while drinking?
Our new study examined the diets and alcohol intake of Australians to find out why.
Alcohol is packed with energy, but also stimulates appetite. We found alcohol may lead you to eat more unhealthy foods by amplifying a biological drive for protein.
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