Drink to be Trim! Low Calorie Alcohol Drinks

With Christmas and New year around the corner, everything is set for the party mode. Days of fun and spirits galore!!. Partying nonstop for days altogether with scrumptious rich food, cheese laden appetizers, steaks, bacon and oh -so -yummy desserts… wish it never ends. Maybe its a good time to say ‘hi’ to Low Calorie Alcohol Drinks.

It is a real task to collect yourself and resume “normal ” day to day activities after such an indulgence. You feel on the very first day, itself. The new jacket that you bought just a few days back is a tad bit tight or the dress does not fit you as it did a few days back, before the party hopscotch.

Who is to be blamed? Do you, who works all the year round, does not deserve to enjoy and let your hair down, for once? Is it a crime to have fun with your family and friends?

Of course! you deserve every bit of it. But you need to know a few facts.

1. Alcohol is a zero nutritive drink. It has no nutrition, just empty calories.

2. Alcohol has about 7 calories per gram which is almost double of protein and fat, which is about 4 calories per gram.

3. Our body does not recognize alcohol and considers it as a toxic substance.

4. Alcohol is metabolized ahead of protein and fat so it delays the weight loss process.

5. Alcohol is a diuretic which leads to water retention and makes the body look fuller than it actually is

6. Alcohol acts as laxative in some people and a clear stomach means bigger appetite.

But all these fact should not deter you from enjoying and taking a chill pill. More over just a few changes and your favorite drink could not only be a mood up lifter but a belly trimmer!

- alcohol itself is not as fattening as are the snacks taken alongside

- have nutritive snacks as dry fruits (a fist full), baked and roasted fritters, nachos etc.

- limit yourself to just 2 drinks

- if it is not easy to limit yourself to 2 drinks, split each into 2 and you get double the drinks with no extra calories and loads of fun time with pals

- have something filling and low cal like a sandwich or crackers beforehand, so that you do not feel hungry and binge on all the wrongs foods

- drink lots of water almost around 4-5 liters to counter the water retention caused by alcohol

- if you feel hungry the next day after consuming spirits, have low calorie, filling foods with high glycemic index which keeps you fuller for longer. Whole grains, sprouts and salads are good choices.

You can enjoy the below given drinks without guilt on most occasions :

So even if you have 2 drinks, the calories would still be under 200. A smart choice of snack and you are good to go. No more bulging belly or puffy face. Eat, Drink and stay trim!