Weight loss: The lowest calorie alcoholic drinks to enjoy guilt-free if you’re on a diet this Christmas
CHRISTMAS is the time for celebrating with friends and family.
And while it's good to give the diet a break, you don't have to let festive drinks ruin your waistline.
It can be easy to overlook the hidden calories in booze, especially when you're washing down your Christmas dinner.
Even the tipples you don’t associate with being sweet are often still packed with sugar.
So, if you're trying to be conscious of the calories over festivities then here's the best drinks options if you still want to indulge...
What are the lowest calorie alcoholic drinks?
Choosing a clear spirit and a low calorie mixer is the way forward if you're trying to stick to a diet.
But prosecco lovers will be pleased to find out that their favourite tipple is surprisingly few calories.
Obviously, this does not mean that you should drink more of these options, so stick to the NHS guidelines of no more than 14 units a week.
Here are the approximate calories for some of the lighter choices:
- Slimline gin and tonic - 64 calories
- Standard (175ml) glass of white wine - 160 calories
- Vodka and soda - 60 calories
- Glass of prosecco (125ml) - 80 calories
- Alcopops - these can vary, but are often around 170 calories
What drinks should you avoid?
Be careful when you're ordering anything from a tap, as beer and lager have high amounts of calories .
When choosing wines, try and find drier rather than sweet options, as the sweeter they are, the higher the calories.
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Also, avoid double and triple measures when ordering drinks made from spirits, as the calories can easily mount up.
Here are the ones with the highest calories:
- Pint of 5% beer - 244 calories
- Pint of cider - 216 calories
- Pint of stout - 210 calories
- Double shot of cream liqueur such as Baileys - 175ml