One area that often escapes notice when we’re watching calorie intake is what we drink, especially if we’re at a party drinking something alcoholic. Depending on the drink, you could be taking in quite a few calories, not to mentioned sugar.
Calorie-tracking app LoseIt recently took a look at calorie content for various alcohols, wines and beers.
On the alcoholic beverage front, vodka and tequila are the lowest in calories, 96 for an ounce and a half, followed closely by rum at 97. Gin at 110 is there highest on the list.
Spirits are “not only a popular pick for those looking to lose weight, but also for those following a carb-conscious diet like keto. And the perks of choosing spirits go beyond being low-calorie — they are also virtually carb- and sugar-free,” writes dietitian Anna Smith, MS, RDN, LDN.
If you’re a wine lover, “stick to the drier wines — they tend to be lower in sugar, which keeps the calorie and carb count lower, too. Some people like to make a spritzer by diluting wine with soda water or ice cubes to increase the volume while keeping the calories the same.”
Bottoms up!
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