Savvy Sipping 101

Friday, May 15, 2015

Everyone knows that attending social events can be particularly challenging when you are working on reaching your health and wellness goals. Combine a relaxed atmosphere, not-so-healthy foods, alcohol, and a little peer pressure and what do you get? A recipe for nutrition disaster. But have no fear! Here are so savvy ways to sip your way to a healthier you!

1. Be sure to have a healthy and filling snack before attending an event. It

2. If you must drink, be smart about your portions. Wine is 5oz, beer

3. Know your drinks! Choose a lower calorie version to cut back.

4. Alternate water and alcoholic drinks. It will slow your consumption of will keep you from snacking and drinking more throughout. 12oz, or liquor 1.5 ounces.

5. Keep a souvenir! If you have a hard time keeping track of how many

6. Remember that alcohol actually slows fat metabolism in the body. So if you’re working on losing weight or just staying fit, cutting back will help cut fat!

Typical calorie values of popular drinks and mixers:

Liquor (1.5 oz.):

Vodka- 95-100 calories

Whiskey- 100-110 calories

Gin- 95-115 calories

Rum- 80-95 calories

Tequila- 95-100 calories

Mixers:

Simple Syrup (1.5 oz) - 54 calories

Lime Juice (1.5 oz) - 24 calories

Margarita Mix (4 oz.) - 100 calories

Cranberry Juice(8 oz.) - 137 calories

Orange Juice (8 oz.) - 112 calories

Tonic (8 oz.) - 80 calories

Coke (8 oz.) - 125 calories

Sprite (8 oz.) - 139 calories

Club Soda (8 oz.) - 0

Beer (12 oz.):

Light Beer- 95-100 calories

Lager- 135-150 calories

Ale- 160-175 calories

Stout- 130-170 calories

Cider- 125-200 calories

Wine (5oz.):

Red wine- 120 calories

White wine- 110 calories

Champagne- 112 calories

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