World Cup binge boozing to wreak havoc on the nation’s well being this summer time
Boozy BBQs and a packed sporting calendar threaten to send the nation’s waistlines spiralling off track as footie fans celebrate the World Cup with plenty of pints
England fans are set to see their health spiral this summer(Image: Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
World Cup binge boozing and overindulgence could wreak havoc on the nation’s health this summer, experts fear. Boozy BBQs and a packed sporting calendar threaten to send the nation’s waistlines spiralling off track.
Two-thirds of folk are planning on living it large this summer, embracing a season of eating, drinking and socialising, a study found. More than half (58%) admit they drink more alcohol when it’s warm and sunny, according to the research commissioned by gut health company Biotiful.
Nutritionist Kristen Stavridis: “Social Gut Lag is what happens when summer throws out your routine – late nights, al fresco drinks, spontaneous BBQs, and little sleep.
“Your gut, which thrives on rhythm and consistency, starts to feel the disorder first through bloating, sluggishness and your body pushing back.
“Summer is when habits loosen, and that’s part of the fun, but more alcohol, sugary snacks and ultra-processed foods can throw your gut bacteria out of balance.
“The result? Bloating, sluggishness and even dips in mood and immunity. But it’s not all doom and gloom – you don’t have to miss out.
“It’s about striking the right balance, and small, simple swaps can genuinely lift how you feel from the inside out.”
She recommends adding fibre to BBQs, such as corn on the cob and coleslaw, embracing fermented foods like kimchi and getting a good night’s sleep.
There have also been health warnings issued for England fans travelling out to the US, Mexico and Canada for the football spectacular.
A leading medical expert has claimed that fans could die watching the World Cup with temperatures set to top 37C. Weather experts predict players and supporters will face dangerously hot conditions throughout next month’s tournament and medics fear FIFA has not done enough to protect footballers and spectators at the soccer sizzler. England’s opening group game against Croatia in Arlington, Texas, has been earmarked as a potentially fatal fixture.
Boffins say there is a one-in-three chance the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature – which measures how effectively the body can cool itself – will exceed 28C during the June 17 match.
That is the equivalent of playing in 38C – over 100F – and the point at which the world players’ union FIFPRO says matches should be postponed.
