As the clock strikes midnight and we move over to the new year, we all make promises to ourselves, a new year, a new me. We promise ourselves we are going to make better health choices, go to the gym, stop smoking, and drink less… hold up. Drink less?
Why drink less when you can drink healthier? We all know that we should drink in moderation, but by choosing the right drinks, we can control our calorie intake.
Alcohol Calorie Reference List:
Champagne: One 120ml glass contains 90 calories (3 grams carbs, 1 gram sugar)
Vodka: One shot contains 97 calories (0 carbs or sugar)
Rum: One shot contains 97 calories (0 carbs or sugar)
Whiskey, bourbon, and scotch: One shot contains 105 calories (0.03 grams of carbs per 30mls, 0.03 grams of sugar per 30mls)
Tequila: One shot contains 105 calories (0 carbs or sugar)
Gin: One shot contains 110 calories (0 carbs or sugar)
Wine: One 150ml glass of wine contains 123 calories (4 grams carbs, 1 gram sugar)
Baileys: One shot contains 147 calories (11 grams carbs, 9 grams sugar)
Beer: One 350ml bottle contains 153 calories (13 grams carbs, 0 gram sugar)
Neat, most of these choices aren’t overly enticing, but we have some clever recipes to get you enticed in next to no time.
- Vodka Soda:
Vodka and soda water could be more interesting, right? Spruce up your vodka soda with a sprig of rosemary and some fresh lemon juice. Add a splash of colour with a fun garnish. You can also recreate this recipe with tequila or gin.
- Champagne, Soda, and Fruit:
Measure out 120mls of champers, and top up your glass with sparkling water and fun fruits like strawberries. Festive, fewer calories and colourful.
- Lite beer, anyone?
From South African classics, like Castle Lite, to excellent craft varieties. Beer lovers are showered with choice and taste when choosing a lite beer. The lowered calorie content makes lite beers a refreshing choice for anyone calorie conscious.
- Red Wine
Calorie wise red and white ones are basically on par. But, if you choose red over white, you get the added heart health benefits. Also, choose dry over sweeter options like rosés for less sugar. Market Liquors often runs specials on our wine selection, stay up to date with all our specials here.
- Avoid Cocktails
Sad but true. Cocktails are famous for their high sugar content. Add colourful fruit to your drinky if you want something bright and whimsical. Try crushing berries to release their sweetness or add flavourful herbs to bring out the best in your drink.
Here’s to achieving our New Year’s resolutions and a happy 2023.
Sources
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/a19983305/best-alcohol-for-weight-loss/
