I am a bicycle messenger in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. Tommorow the temperature is supposed to be -30 Celsius. Also it will snow and be a slow day. So to keep warm is it really a good idea to take a flask of scotch on route?
What would be the best alternatives as far as diet is concerned for maximum heat?
2006-11-26 12:15:32 · 6 answers · asked by somikebook 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
Contrary to what is believed, alcohol may make you feel warmer but it actually lowers the temperature of the body. When alcohol enters the blood, it causes the blood vessels to widen. More blood flows to the skin's surface. The drinker's body temperature drops as the increased blood flow to the surface allows body heat to escape. People who drink alcohol in cold weather to get warm actually accomplish the opposite.
Though carbohydrates are known to be the best source of heat and energy, all what you eat are actually contributing in producing your body heat. So eat a well balanced diet and wear sufficient clothing to combat coldness while you go out. Instead of bringing a flask of scotch on route why not bring a flask of hot drinks instead?☺
2006-11-26 12:30:57 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By dilating the surface blood vessels of your skin, alcoholic beverages make you feel warmer while actually lowering your core temperature. In addition to this negative effect, your judgment is impaired. This is not a good combination for messenger work.
Use a combination of carbohydrates and small protein meals to retain energy and body temperature. Keep hydrated as dryer winter air tends to rob the body of moisture.
Take extra care in winter conditions with cycling. Ice and snow are particularly dangerous for cyclers. Your bicycle should be equipped with special tires for winter conditions, just as there are special tires for winter automobile driving.
2006-11-26 12:32:24 · answer #2 · answered by Magic One 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're interested in the alcohol part, it actually lowers the body temperature. Since our perception to hot and cold is relative, the lowering of the body temperature, would means the relative raising of the temperature in the general vicinty. This would make us feel warmer.
2006-11-26 12:24:49 · answer #3 · answered by Mayberight 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-13 14:47:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, alcohol gives you false feeling of being warm, while in reality you loose more heat that way.
Eat plenty of fatty meat (like pork) and some sweet stuff, do not drink too much liquids.
Also, you should complain - biking in snow is not safe, and they shoudl not make you do it.
2006-11-26 12:17:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it thins your blood and thats why it does that
2006-11-26 12:46:29 · answer #6 · answered by cbro 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋