On Celebrity Slim a glass of dry white or red wine or two is allowable however only occasionally. Your body treats alcohol like a carbohydrate so the more wine you drink the less fat you lose. Most other alcoholic drinks should be avoided (including beer, spirits, liqueurs and mixed drinks).

Every time alcohol is drunk, a diuretic effect occurs in the body which in turn excretes vital vitamins and minerals, especially B-group vitamins that keep your nervous system, hormone production, hair and nails in good shape.

Moderate consumption (meaning a single unit- one shot of spirits, one standard glass of wine or one beer) has been shown to be slightly protective against heart disease. If your cholesterol level is above 4.5, you can justify having an occasional drink, the idea being a glass of aged red wine. The nutrient content of alcohol is low, but many people have a drink believing they are protecting their heart and choose to forget that that they are elevating their risk of hormonal cancers, such as breast cancer.

Alcohol also places an enormous strain on the liver, which reduces its ability to detoxify the body. Over consumption of alcohol can lead to fatigue and dehydration, as well as disruptive sleep patterns, and can deplete many vital nutrients from the body.              

Foods that promote good liver health include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables especially broccoli, artichokes, cauliflower, beetroot, celeriac, celery, fennel and radicchio, all help to detoxify the liver. Keep your water intake to a minimum of 8 glasses a day and used unrefined oils such as olive, walnut and sunflower oils for salad dressings.

Helpful Hints when consuming alcohol: For every alcoholic drink, make sure you have a non-alcoholic one in between. Generally drink more water as alcohol severely dehydrates the body. Avoid alcohol when flying as the pressurised cabins cause considerable dehydration. Avoid drinking coffee at all as this can dehydrate the body further and concentrate the amount of alcohol in the blood.