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LOW CALORIE ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
Alcohol has been a hot topic over the years leading to an abundance of research into the area, the majority of which suggesting that alcohol consumption does more bad than good. Nevertheless, alcohol consumption, particularly at the weekend is ‘regular’ practice for some of us, and therefore to minimise the damage, it is important to make smart and healthier choices when choosing your drinks for the night. It can be hard to know your low calorie alcohol options, especially when in a pub or at the club – so here are some tips on how not to drastically kill your waistline.
The truth is most alcoholic drinks are surprisingly calorific, and if you’re playing ‘eeny meeny minie moe’ with the cocktail menu, you could be seriously adding to your total calorie intake!
• If you know that you’re going on a night out, to help overcome this simply watch your calorie intake throughout the day and try to accommodate for what you might plan on drinking later.
• Avoiding the post night out grub will also help to decrease the total amount of calories consumed in a 24 hour period.
• Drinking plenty of water throughout the night or as soon as you get home will help to keep your body hydrated. This will not only help to minimize the lingering hangover, but will also reduce the risk of going on an almighty food binge to make yourself feel better!
We have pulled together 3 simple low calorie alcohol options so you have a healthier choice to suit your taste buds on your next night out!
Let’s take a look at some of our favourite alcoholic beverages, and how we can make them healthier or choose an alternative. Whether you are looking for low calorie alcoholic drinks in a can or in pubs, we have it covered!
Beer Swap Lager for Light Beer Beer is one of the nation’s favourite beverages and the choice of drink for many. A lot of us tend to opt for lager due to the refreshing taste, although we can be oblivious to the fact that most lagers are significantly high in calories. A healthier and sometimes cheaper alternative is light beer, due to the reduced calorie and alcohol content. An average pint of lager contains around 233 calories, whereas light beer variations such as bud light and Coors Light contain 152 calories and 182 calories respectively. Let’s face it, no one wants a ‘beer belly’, so it’s definitely worth considering these swaps. Spirits Swap Gin & Tonic for Gin & Soda An average 210ml glass of G&T contains roughly 170 calories, which is actually very low for an alcoholic drink. This is because gin and other distilled spirits such as vodka are particularly low calorie alcohol choices. Although, this is already a low calorific beverage, it can be made even lower by simply swapping out the tonic water for soda water. The tonic water in a 210ml glass of G&T accounts for 51 calories out of the total 170 calories, and also adds roughly 15g of sugar. Soda water actually contains 0 calories and is sugar-free, therefore using this as an alternative can shave the calorie count down to 119 calories – which is actually one of the best low calorie alcoholic drinks in pubs. This may not seem like a worthy swap for some, but if you are having 4 or 5 of these for the night, it really will make a difference!
Cocktails Swap a Margarita for a Moscow Mule In terms of cocktails, Margaritas are one of the most famous about, although they are also known to be one of the highest calorie standard cocktails. Margaritas usually consist of tequila, lime juice, salt/ sugar and a sugary liqueur called triple sec. An average 230ml margarita contains roughly 280 calories and 24g of sugar, however both can be lowered by making a few simple changes. Simply remove the triple sec and added sugar and substitute for a splash of orange extract and agave nectar. This can easily reduce the calorie content to below 200, giving you a significantly healthier alternative. Another alternative to a margarita is the Moscow Mule; which only contains 120 calories per 170ml glass. This simple low calorie cocktail contains vodka, ginger beer and lime juice, tasting just as good as standard margarita!
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LOW CALORIE ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
Alcohol has been a hot topic over the years leading to an abundance of research into the area, the majority of which suggesting that alcohol consumption does more bad than good. Nevertheless, alcohol consumption, particularly at the weekend is ‘regular’ practice for some of us, and therefore to minimise the damage, it is important to make smart and healthier choices when choosing your drinks for the night. It can be hard to know your low calorie alcohol options, especially when in a pub or at the club – so here are some tips on how not to drastically kill your waistline.
The truth is most alcoholic drinks are surprisingly calorific, and if you’re playing ‘eeny meeny minie moe’ with the cocktail menu, you could be seriously adding to your total calorie intake!
• If you know that you’re going on a night out, to help overcome this simply watch your calorie intake throughout the day and try to accommodate for what you might plan on drinking later.
• Avoiding the post night out grub will also help to decrease the total amount of calories consumed in a 24 hour period.
• Drinking plenty of water throughout the night or as soon as you get home will help to keep your body hydrated. This will not only help to minimize the lingering hangover, but will also reduce the risk of going on an almighty food binge to make yourself feel better!
We have pulled together 3 simple low calorie alcohol options so you have a healthier choice to suit your taste buds on your next night out!
Let’s take a look at some of our favourite alcoholic beverages, and how we can make them healthier or choose an alternative. Whether you are looking for low calorie alcoholic drinks in a can or in pubs, we have it covered!
Beer Swap Lager for Light Beer Beer is one of the nation’s favourite beverages and the choice of drink for many. A lot of us tend to opt for lager due to the refreshing taste, although we can be oblivious to the fact that most lagers are significantly high in calories. A healthier and sometimes cheaper alternative is light beer, due to the reduced calorie and alcohol content. An average pint of lager contains around 233 calories, whereas light beer variations such as bud light and Coors Light contain 152 calories and 182 calories respectively. Let’s face it, no one wants a ‘beer belly’, so it’s definitely worth considering these swaps. Spirits Swap Gin & Tonic for Gin & Soda An average 210ml glass of G&T contains roughly 170 calories, which is actually very low for an alcoholic drink. This is because gin and other distilled spirits such as vodka are particularly low calorie alcohol choices. Although, this is already a low calorific beverage, it can be made even lower by simply swapping out the tonic water for soda water. The tonic water in a 210ml glass of G&T accounts for 51 calories out of the total 170 calories, and also adds roughly 15g of sugar. Soda water actually contains 0 calories and is sugar-free, therefore using this as an alternative can shave the calorie count down to 119 calories – which is actually one of the best low calorie alcoholic drinks in pubs. This may not seem like a worthy swap for some, but if you are having 4 or 5 of these for the night, it really will make a difference!
Cocktails Swap a Margarita for a Moscow Mule In terms of cocktails, Margaritas are one of the most famous about, although they are also known to be one of the highest calorie standard cocktails. Margaritas usually consist of tequila, lime juice, salt/ sugar and a sugary liqueur called triple sec. An average 230ml margarita contains roughly 280 calories and 24g of sugar, however both can be lowered by making a few simple changes. Simply remove the triple sec and added sugar and substitute for a splash of orange extract and agave nectar. This can easily reduce the calorie content to below 200, giving you a significantly healthier alternative. Another alternative to a margarita is the Moscow Mule; which only contains 120 calories per 170ml glass. This simple low calorie cocktail contains vodka, ginger beer and lime juice, tasting just as good as standard margarita!
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