Are sneaky alcoholic drinks interfering with your waistline?
It may not be your fault!
Restaurants can use larger glasses, or add extra sweeteners to the mix of a cocktail which leaves you with sneaky calories.
So, watch out!. The bigger the glass, the sweeter the mix, the more calories you end up drinking.
The portion of your potion
Once you set your daily calorie goals, you need to learn the portion size and calorie count of everything that goes into your mouth.
It's overwhelming at first, but studying calorie charts
for different foods and meals will prove to be a good habit.
You will find calorie counters for wines, beers, liquors, and cocktails below.
Reducing alcohol for your health?
It's a good idea to reduce alcohol calories.
If you need to lose fat, remember that alcohol can reduce fat burning. Almost all of the alcohol you drink is converted to acetate which replaces your fat as a fuel source.
So everytime you have a drink, that means that your fat is just going to sit there.
Another good reason to reduce alcohol is that excessive alcohol damages most of your body, but especially vital organs like your liver and brain.
Once you decide to change your habits, substituting a healthy habit can help you accomplish your goals.
Whether you want to stop smoking, increase daily exercise, lose weight, manage stress, or reduce alcohol intake, green tea makes a great substitute.
Green tea is available almost everywhere in the world, and in almost every social situation.
Remember, green tea calories are low--only 0-2 per cup. Carry your favorite green tea bags with you for emergencies, and that way, you stay in control of your calorie goals!
Note: The calorie counters are ranked low to high.
Calorie Counter For Alcohol: Wine
Beverage
Portion
Calories
Light Wine, 6%
3.5 oz.
52
White Wine
3.5 oz.
85
Red Wine
3.5 oz.
88
Champagne
3.5 oz.
89
Sake
3.5 oz.
136
Sherry, dry
3.5 oz.
157
Port
3.5 oz.
157
Sherry, sweet
3.5.oz
165
Source: USDA, various. All measurements approximate.
Calorie Counter For Alcohol: Beer
Beverage
Portion
Calories
Beer, 2% alcohol
12 oz.
86
Beer, light
12 oz.
103
Beer, regular
12 oz.
153
Beer, 7% alcohol
12 oz.
206
Heineken
12 oz.
150
Guinness
Pint
170
Stella Artois Lager
550 ml can
220
Source: USDA, various. All measurements approximate.