I hate drinking. It's not that I don't like catching a much need buzz from time to time, but the act of drinking alcohol just doesn't appeal to me. As a selective vegan (don't put a brownie in front of my face) and someone who's obsessed with staying fit, posioning myself through drinking just doesn't make sense with my lifestyle. However, I'm still human. Welcome tequila...
Living in NYC and Hoboken now, my work and social life revolves around cocktails. I typically order a glass of wine and nurse it for the night simply so I don't have to hear, "Why aren't you drinking?" over and over again. When your preferred drink is ice water, you're automatically labeled as no fun. And then, when everyone around you catches a good buzz, being the only sober person really isn't fun.
Recent research presented at the American Chemical Society this week suggests that agavins, the natural sugar found in the tequila-producing agave plant, can help with weight loss and diabetes. How? Because unlike other sugars, agavins aren't absorbed into the body and since they're a source of fiber, they'll make people feel fuller, longer.
This had me thinking. I actually Googled "benefits of drinking tequila" since I knew that the it was low in calories to begin with and this Forbes article came up. Since there are about 100 calories in a shot of tequila, and you know the saying: one tequila, two tequila, three tequila... it wouldn't be such a sin. While agavins aren't on the market yet, I could be a fan of the skinny girl margarita for now. Sour mix? Ew. Save it for the fatties.
