Summer Cocktail Time!
This may be (and probably is) the number one question we get asked as trainers… IF I’M EATING HEALTHY/TRYING TO REACH MY GOALS… WHAT CAN I DRINK?! Good food and good drinks a slippery slope that we start sliding down with caution and end up falling down quickly (and sometimes upside down)
We are all guilty of it, so here are some options that might help you get through the summer unscathed. Everything in moderation, and please drink responsibly!
10 Low Cal. Beers!
Wellington Arkell Best Bitter 120cals.
Caledonian 80 123cals.
Corona Light 99cals.
Michelob Ultra 95cals.
Mort Subite Kriek 135cals.
Neustadt’s Scottish Pale Ale 135cals.
Sleeman Clear 2.0 80cals.
Redbridge Gluten-Free Sorghum Beer 127cals.
Bard’s Original Sorghum Malt Beer 141cal.
Molson Canadian 67 67cals.
The following are some of the lowest carb wines (per 5 ounce serving):
Reds
- 3.4 g Pinot Noir
- 3.7 g Merlot
- 3. 8 g Cabernet
Whites
- 1.5 g Champagne
- 3.2 g Pinot Gris or Grigio
- 3. 7 g Chardonnay
- 5.5 g Riesling
One 1.5-ounce shot is about 69 calories and zero carbs.
- Vodka Tito’s is gluten free
- Rum
- Gin
- Tequila
- Whiskey
- Scotch
- Brandy
Sugar Free Vodka Collins
1oz. Vodka
1oz. Fresh squeezed Lemon Juice
10 drops Liquid Stevia
4oz. Sparkling Water
Sugar Free Whiskey
1.5 oz. bourbon or whiskey ( 80 proof)
1 oz.lemon juice fresh-squeezed
1 oz. water or Sparkling Water
Liquid stevia equivalent of 3 tablespoons sugar
For more recipes you can go to these sites:
https://ketodietapp.com/Blog/post/2016/06/28/50-best-low-carb-summer-drinks
http://www.lowcarbsosimple.com/sugar-free-summer-cocktails/
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/drink/summer-cocktails/