Why we act like a different person when drunk.

After a couple of drinks, I’m convinced that I am Australia’s answer to Beyonce – complete with flawless dance moves and a remarkable singing ability. And I know I’m not the only one.

Many of us know too well that a few adult lemonades on the weekend can mean we turn from a respectable, reasonable human being into an irrational lunatic (who spends all Sunday texting apologies to their contacts list). So why is this?

According to science, our behaviour changes because of the impact alcohol has on the brain. It’s called “myopia” and refers to the way our brains lack foresight and therefore don’t give a toss about the consequences of our actions after a couple of bevvies. (Post continues after gallery.)

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Because of this limited ability to forecast consequences, we’re more likely to do things that we wouldn’t normally do – like tell your friend you think her partner is beneath her, or text your ex at 4am in the cab home (it seemed like a good idea at the time).

Because we can only focus on how the action makes us feel in that specific moment, we’re unable to see how that text could spiral into something unwanted come the next morning. Immediate gratification is the sole focus of a drunk person.

Drinking also removes the inner filter that protects our deepest, most sensitive emotions. It allows us to express what we might truly be feeling because the usual barrier of fear is no longer there.

Because of this, you are more likely to confess your deep seeded love for that 'platonic' friend after a couple of wines or tell Frank from accounts what you really think of him.

Most people tend to think that alcohol affected friends are more likely to tell the truth but in actual fact our myopia governs this behaviour as well.

Depending on the desired outcome we wish to have in that particular moment, we could tell the truth or, some big fat porkies - all because of our wish to achieve what we want from the moment.

So there you have it. You can legitimately blame your Jekyl and Hyde behaviour on the mimosas.

If you do happen to overdo it on the weekend, here's some 'next morning' food options that you never knew were healthy.

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BreadKATIE THOMSITT, Dieticians Australia spokesperson says: "Lots of people shy away from bread to achieve weight loss. But bread is such an important source of fibre, and plays such a helpful role in weight loss and preventing bowel cancer. A couple of slices of a dark, seedy bread per day is absolutely fine."

CheeseKATIE SAYS: "Cheese is definitely a higher fat source of dairy, but still a good dairy fat. Choose low-fat options if you have it regularly, otherwise consume it in moderation. One serve of dairy is 30g, so a couple of slices is absolutely fine."

ChocolateKARA LANDAU, The Travelling Dietician says: "Studies have been able to show that dark chocolate can improve insulin sensitivity, reduce blood pressure in healthy individuals, protect against heart disease, and improve HDL good cholesterol (not a bad start for such a tasty food!). Dark chocolate also contains polyphenols, whilst white chocolate does not. These polyphenolic compounds are able to relax blood vessels allowing for better blood circulation, and thereby assisting with the maintenance of healthy blood pressure levels."

CoffeeKATIE SAYS: "Coffee is a really good snack, in particular if its milk-based to get the dairy in - for example, a skim latte. As long as its in moderation - daily guidelines say a maximum of three per day! And you want lots of water on top of that."

EggsKARA SAYS: "Yes, even the yolks are good for you! Healthy fat soluble vitamins, as well as half the protein found in an egg, are all found in the yolk!"

Avocado KATIE SAYS: "Avocado is a healthy fat. Lots of people think its high-fat and not good for you, but its rich in mono unsaturated fats, which give you protection against heart disease. It also helps with controlling lower cholesterol levels."

nutsKATIE SAYS: "Nuts fall into the same category as avocado - they have lots of healthy oils and fibre."

dairyKARA SAYS: "Often milk and yoghurts are fortified with Vitamin D (a fat soluble vitamin) which requires a small amount of fat to be present in order for the body to absorb it, therefore having the full fat variety can be of value to enhance the nutritional benefits from the products' consumption. The fat in the dairy also aids with satiety, which could prevent unhealthy snacking at a later point in the day."

PotatoKATIE SAYS: "Potato always gets a bad rap as a starchy vegetable, but it's an excellent source of fibre. Sweet potato in particular is great for weight management and sugar level control. Potatoes are also really rich in potassium."

Red meatKARA SAYS: People tend to restrict red meat unnecessarily, thinking that its high in saturated fat. "But lean red meat is high in protein, CLA (which has been found to be associated with lower body fat percentages), B12, iron and zinc. These are all nutrients we want to get into our body!"

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