Your Calorie Counter For AlcoholHelping You Reduce Calories
How to stop those sneaky drinksAre 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 every time you have a drink, that means that the existing fat in your body is just going to sit there, inactive. Another good reason to reduce alcohol is that excessive alcohol damages most of your body, but especially vital organs like your liver and brain.
Green tea and healthy habits 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.
Calorie Counter For Alcohol: Liquor | Beverage | Portion | Calories | | Gin, Rum, Vodka, Whiskey, 80 proof | 1.5 oz. | 97 | | Gin, Rum, Vodka, Whiskey, 90 proof | 1.5 oz. | 110 | | Liqueur, coffee | 1.5 oz | 175 | | Liqueur, after-dinner | 1.5 oz. | 188 |
Source: USDA, various. All measurements approximate. Calorie Counter For Alcohol: Cocktails | Beverage | Portion | Calories | | Champagne, orange juice | 4.1 oz. | 85 | | Rum, diet cola | 8 oz. | 110 | | Bloody Mary | 8 oz. | 120 | | Whiskey sour | 3 oz. | 122 | | Martini | 3.5 oz. | 140 | | Margarita | 4 oz. | 168 | | Rum, cola | 8 oz. | 240 | | Daiquiri | 4 oz. | 224 | | Pina Colada | 4.5 oz. | 245 |
Source: USDA, various. All measurements approximate.
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This page was last updated by Sharon Jones on January 29, 2012.
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