Can You Drink Beer and Eat Food? Your Digestive Guide
                                
                                
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                                According to Johns Hopkins University, consuming food while drinking alcohol can increase the rate of alcohol elimination from the blood stream by 25-45%. Yes, you can drink beer and eat food, and in fact, eating beforehand is often recommended to help manage alcohol absorption and reduce potential digestive upset.