Drink Healthy Over The Holidays

Like so many others who are counting calories this holiday season, it’s important to know that what you drink is just as crucial as what you eat. There are particular high-calorie drinks that will bust your diet. Ladies, it is recommended to limit intake to one alcoholic beverage a day and for men up to two a day. More = calories that have the power to sabotage your diet.

Before grabbing a beverage check out SouthBeachDiet.Com’s brief guide:

1.   Don’t Drink Early in the Evening
2.   Switch Between Seltzer and Water
3.   Eat a Nutritiously
4.   Choose Red Wine Over White
5.   Stick With Regular Beer
6.   Choose Dry Champagne
7.   Choose Sugar-Free Mixers
8.   Garnish Your Drink

Enjoy:
•   Red and white wine (one serving = 4 to 5 oz.)
•   Champagne (one serving = 4 to 5 oz.)
•   Vodka (one serving = 1 1/2 oz., which is a standard shot glass)
•   Gin (one serving = 1 1/2 oz.)
•   Rum (one serving = 1 1/2 oz.)
•   Bourbon (one serving = 1 1/2 oz.)
•   Light beer (one serving = 12 oz.)

Avoid:
•   Regular beer
•   Brandy
•   Port wine
•   Liqueurs (including Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream, Amaretto, Grand Marnier, schnapps, etc.)
•   Sherry
•   Wine coolers (often contain a lot of added sugar)

Want to know exactly how drinking affects your body? Find a dietician near your home. Read more about eating healthier this holiday season.