Hi Manju - I have been on SSZ, had to come off it as I thre appalling side effects.
1 Beer is full of starch. Don't know about the rest of the drinks you list. I don't drink beer, nor rum, nor gin, nor whisky, nor vodka - oh dear, how boring of me. 'Smile'! I do drink red and white wine, champagne (my fave but gives me LPRG/Reflux) and Bourbon. That's it.
2) Alcohol and SSZ: consideed a no-no as the SSZ 'can' effect the liver, increases enzymes - that's why you have a blood test every one (or two) months. Alcohol effects the liver, or, 'can' effect the liver. The two in combination are not considered happy bedfellows! Suggest it best to ask your doctor.
3) Basically answered above in 2. But the occasional glass? Don't know. Aint a doctor.
4) Rice and noodles are starch. Chicken and fish OK - depending on how they are cooked of course. IF covered in a crumb or a batter, then will be starchy. But know that others with much more knowledge than I will chime in.
Good questions - might be others who have the same questions but who have not posted them...terrif, well done.
I lived in India for 7 years, but never got up to the Nilgiris. What a wonderful experience. Take care.
Molly C (France)
Keeping on Keeping on (as we all do)
