Beer (Heineken) (1 Serving)

Choose a smaller serving, lower-carbohydrate beer, or alternate with sparkling water; avoid sweet beers, shandies, and beer mixed with juice or soda.

Do not drink beer on an empty stomach—have it with protein and fiber such as eggs, tofu, chicken, fish, plain Greek yogurt, or a salad with leafy greens and non-starchy vegetables.

Skip high-starch beer snacks such as chips, pretzels, fries, and white-bread foods; choose a small handful of nuts, cheese, olives, or raw vegetables instead.

Sip slowly and drink water between alcoholic drinks to reduce rapid intake and help avoid dehydration.

Take an easy 10–20 minute walk after drinking and eating, if safe for you, rather than remaining sedentary.

Check your glucose response over the next few hours to identify your personal tolerance; if you use insulin or glucose-lowering medication, alcohol can cause delayed lows, so follow your clinician’s guidance.