Alcohol

Record beer, cider, wine, spirits and more, and keep track of your alcohol intake over time.

Set yourself a weekly limit of units; 10ml or 8g of pure alcohol
Add each drink by type, size and % alcohol
Monitor your consumption by day, week and month
Adjust your weekly limit as you gain insights

Your Journey to Better Health: Alcohol Reduction

Making the choice to cut down on drinking is a truly powerful step toward a happier, healthier you. Every small change you make adds up to big rewards for your body and your mind.

Keeping a friendly beverage diary helps you stay mindful of your intake. In the UK, health guidelines recommend keeping alcohol under 14 units a week. Knowing that a large glass of wine or a pint of strong lager is about three units makes it much easier to balance your week safely.

Understanding the Low-Risk Guidelines

To keep your long-term health risks low, the UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) advise:

Stick to a strict weekly limit: Drink no more than 14 units of alcohol per week on a regular basis.
Pace your consumption: If you drink up to 14 units weekly, spread your units evenly over three or more days.
Give your body a break: Take several drink-free days each week to allow your system to recover fully.
Avoid heavy sessions: Do not “save up” your weekly allowance for a single heavy drinking episode or binge.

Visit https://www.drinkaware.co.uk for more information.

What You Gain: Real Health Benefits

Cutting back on alcohol unlocks immense physical and mental benefits that you will notice quickly:

Better Sleep Quality: Alcohol disrupts your REM cycle. Reducing your intake helps you achieve deeper, more restorative sleep so you wake up refreshed
Effortless Weight Management: Liquid calories from alcohol add up fast and offer zero nutritional value. Cutting back naturally reduces your calorie intake to support your weight goals
Brighter Mood and Energy: Alcohol is a natural depressant. Limiting it stabilizes your mood, reduces anxiety, and boosts your daytime energy.
Long-Term Vitality: Lowering your consumption reduces your long-term risk of developing liver disease, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular issues.

Tracking your drinks helps you see your progress and notice which moments of the day or week are your trickiest triggers.

You do not have to do this alone. Tracking consumption and reductions in the AmaraHealth app can contribute to a better understanding of your relationship with alcohol. And very soon you’ll be able to use an alcohol calculator in the app too and see how much money you’re saving or how much time you’re returning to yourself!

Disclaimer: This article provides general information regarding UK low-risk drinking guidelines and health benefits. It does not constitute personalised medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional or your GP if you need medical support or advice regarding alcohol dependency or withdrawal.

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