#76 Beyond Bananas! 12 everyday foods that contain alcohol

In this episode, I’m tackling the common concern around 0.5% ABV drinks by taking a look at the surprising array of everyday foods in your kitchen that contain similar or higher levels of alcohol.

If you've been hesitant to try 0.5% drinks on your mindful drinking journey, this episode will help put things into perspective and potentially open up a whole new world of drinking experiences for you.

0:00 Why we're talking about food...

2:18 Foods that contain alcohol

8:18 How does alcohol get into these foods?

9:41 Can you get drunk on 0.5% beer?

10:53 Bad labelling

12:47 When 0.5% might not be right for you

14:15 AUD - Alcohol use disorder

15:07 The goal of mindful drinking

Best episode to listen to next:
#56 FAQ: What does ABV mean? (and how does it affect low/no drinks?)
#75 Beyond wine: creating category-less drinks with Muri

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