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How to lighten your drinks
January 3, 2009
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Here are some tips for cutting the calories, carbohydrates and fat in alcoholic beverages:
• Go for lighter choices. In general, wine, champagne and light beers are three of the healthier options. Still, be aware that they aren’t calorie-free — light beers, unlike diet sodas, may have 100 or more calories per can.
• Dilute your orders. Turn a glass of wine into a spritzer by mixing in seltzer water and a slice of lemon, or a beer into a shandy with soda water. You’ll have a bigger drink with fewer calories.
• Ask for extra ice. The cubes will make your serving of alcohol smaller and let you nurse each drink longer.
• Alternate drinks. If you’re having more than one alcoholic drink, get a glass of water or diet soda between each order.
• Eat something. Food in your stomach will slow the rate your body absorbs alcohol.
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