Do you realise how fattening those lovely sounding cocktails are?They may taste good too, but they’re no good for your waistline. There are certain ones that should definitely be avoided if you’re watching your weight.
Surprisingly, champagne has less calories than wine. So don’t feel that you’re being decadent next time you ask for a glass of bubbly, you’re drinking it in a good cause!! Wine clocks in at about 130 calories per glass whereas champagne has just 90. Plus it has health benefits too, research has proven that drinking more than 5 glasses of white wine per week can make you more likely to develop the skin condition rosacea.
Long Island Iced Tea is one of the most calorific drinks ever invented! Depending on your bartender who mixes it, this drink can contain anywhere from 400 to 780 calories! That’s nearly half your daily calories gone in one go! A Cosmopolitan would be a good substitute : vodka with cranberry juice is just 146 calories.
Lager is about 150 to 200 calories per pint. Several pints will add up to a large portion of your daily calories. Barbell Protein Beer comes in at a much healthier 92 calories per pint,but understandably seasoned beer drinkers may shy away from this one.
On holiday there are usually a large array of cocktails on offer,such as a Pina Colada which checks in at 536 calories!! A Fuzzy Navel is much better ; peach schnapps and orange juice, having 250 calories.
Ultimately,all alcohol is fattening, so if you’re counting the calories it’s best to have it as a special treat every once in a while.Just because it’s liquid doesn’t mean it isn’t fattening!
