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Best alcoholic drinks for weight loss Vodka . Calories: 100 calories in 1.5 ounces of distilled 80-proof vodka . Whiskey . Calories: 100 calories in 1.5 ounces of 86-proof whiskey . Gin . Calories: 115 calories in 1.5 ounces of 90-proof gin . Tequila . Calories: 100 calories in 1.5 ounces of tequila . Brandy.
Every 5-ounce glass of wine, 1.5 ounces of hard liquor or 12-ounce bottle of light beer has roughly 100 calories (regular beer delivers 150 calories per 12-ounce serving).
Vodka is the alcohol with the lowest calories, at around 100 calories per shot (that’s a 50 ml double-measure). Whisky is slightly more, at roughly 110 calories a shot. Gin and tequila are also 110 calories a shot.
Calorie count – Alcoholic beverages
BEVERAGE | SERVING SIZE | CALORIES |
---|---|---|
Beer (higher alcohol , craft beers ) | 12 oz (355 ml) | 170 to 350 |
Distilled Alcohol | ||
Gin (80 proof) | 1.5 oz (45 ml) | 97 |
Gin (94 proof) | 1.5 oz (45 ml) | 116 |
Yes, you can drink alcohol and lose weight . It’s all about finding the right balance, so keep on reading and I’ll give you some healthy tips on how to drink socially, and still lose weight . Why drinking (too much) alcohol will slow your weight loss .
Bellion Vodka is the first commercially-made alcohol with NTX technology — a glycyrrhizin, mannitol and potassium sorbate blend that is clinically proven to be easier on your liver.
Over the long term, drinking beer regularly but moderately in portions of less than 17 oz (500 ml) per day doesn’t seem to lead to an increase in body weight or belly fat ( 7 , 8 ). Nevertheless, drinking more than that could very well lead to significant weight gain over time.
However, wine is not without its drawbacks. If you thought you could avoid a larger gut by avoiding beer, you may be surprised to see your midsection growing anyway! What is this phenomenon? It turns out that “ wine belly ” is a thing, and too much wine can lead to extra fat around the belly —just like with beer.
#1 Go for spirits. Clear alcohol like vodka , gin and tequila have lower caloric counts, but they’re also easier to consume straight, with ice or with soda water , which means there won’t be any added calories.
Wine is fat-free, but it can be fattening as it contributes to your daily calorie intake while providing little in the way of nutrition. The calories in wine come from both sugar and alcohol.
Most hard alcohols such as vodka, gin , tequila , rum and whisky contain little carbohydrates and no added sugar and are allowed during the No Sugar Challenge. The problem comes when you start mixing hard alcohols into cocktails.
Alcohol makes you fat, right? Wrong. Follow these seven simple tips to enjoy a beer without the belly Drink your five (units) a day. Have three days off in a row. Get the NAC of beating hangovers. Keep it lean. Win the hunger games. Sleep it off. Hit the bar not the road.
Alcohol is a source of empty calories in the diet . Meaning it adds to your daily calorie intake but doesn’t provide any real nutrition. Some argue that small amounts of alcohol can have health benefits , like heart health, but the research does not show that alcohol benefits weight loss or fat loss in particular (1,2).
The Benefits: Wine’s not the only beverage with antioxidants: Whiskey also contains polyphenols and offers up heart- healthy benefits similar to wine, research shows. The Fine Print: Like any kind of hard liquor, whiskey packs the same amount of alcohol into a smaller serving than beer or wine.
Here are the best low-calorie drinks to order: Vodka Soda . Ivannag82Getty Images. Mojito. petrenkodGetty Images. Frosé bhofack2Getty Images. Red Wine. wundervisualsGetty Images. Champagne Cocktail. AamulyaGetty Images. Light Beer.