Alcohol is relatively high in calories with 7 calories per gram. When you increase your alcohol intake, you consume more calories and this can be a problem. So, how can we enjoy a few drinks without piling on the pounds? Which is the lowest calorie alcoholic drink? The lowest calorie alcoholic drink is vodka with 64 […]
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Best Low Calorie Cocktails to Drink Without Worrying About Calories
The best low calorie cocktails that are all under 200 calories per serving are mojito (168 calories), dry martini (176 calories), paloma (166 calories), gin and tonic (148 calories). Alcohol provides 7 calories per gram which is more than carbohydrates and protein which are 4 calories per gram. Therefore, drinking alcohol calories can add up […]
Best Non-Alcoholic Substitutes for Red Wine (Both Cooking and Drinking)
Wine can be used for cooking to add depth of flavor, moisture or acidity to a dish, and of course wine can be paired with a meal for drinking. Red wine is associated with heart health, as red wine provides a good source of antioxidants and may help increase helpful HDL cholesterol. However, consuming too […]
Does Alcohol Affect Cholesterol?
The affect alcohol can have on health can depend on how much you are drinking and genetic factors. Studies have shown drinking alcohol in moderation is associated with lowered risk of stroke, peripheral vascular disease and death from cardiovascular disease (1). The heart health benefits from alcohol may be from the antioxidants from alcohol, like […]
Is Alcohol Fattening?
When you are trying to lose weight, one of the first methods for most people is cutting out extra calories which include alcohol. Alcohol is of course not essential, is fairly calorie dense and doesn’t provide vitamins or minerals. If people do want to drink alcohol, it is always recommended in moderate doses: up to […]
Can Drinking Alcohol Speed Up the Aging Process?
The effect alcohol has on your health can be a fine balance. Some research has shown drinking alcohol in moderation may have some health benefits for the cardiovascular system and possibly lowering risk for type 2 diabetes (1). However, if you drink more than the moderate dose alcohol can seriously increase risk for damage to […]
Is Sugar Alcohol Bad for You?
Sugar alcohols are found naturally in fruits and vegetables, but they are also added to many commercially made foods. Sugar alcohols are commonly added in chewing gum, chocolate, candy, frozen sweets, toothpaste, mouth wash and some low calorie pre-packaged food. They are added for sweetness but they also add texture and moisture to foods. A […]
How to Drink Alcohol without Gaining Weight
Research suggests there may be some health benefits of drinking alcohol in moderation, but too much alcohol can have negative health results and increase risk for weight gain. Alcohol is fairly high in energy; it has 7 calories per gram. When we ingest alcohol, the body sees this as top priority for metabolizing because alcohol […]
What Alcohol Can I Drink on a Diet?
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram, and can be a significant source of excess calories. If someone is cutting down on his or her calorie intake, alcohol can be an easy place to cut back. There is some research to suggest a possible health benefit from moderate alcohol consumption. Therefore, if someone wants to still […]
The worst and best cocktails for weight loss
Hmm? If you are reading this in the hope of finding a “wild card” on you weight loss journey this article isn’t the place. There is no such thing as the best cocktail for weight loss just as there is no best pasta and bread dish for weight loss. It’s a contradiction. Either you want […]
Does alcohol cause weight gain? Find out what research says
There are 7 calories in each gram of alcohol. This is compared to fat, which has 9 calories per gram and 4 calories in carbohydrates and protein. This makes alcohol pretty high in calories, and since it doesn’t provide much nutritional benefit, the calories that it provides are considered empty calories. Too many empty calories […]
