26Dec 2015 by owner
6 DRINKS get a Low-Cal Makeover

6 DRINKS get a Low-Cal Makeover

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The holiday season is practically synonymous with parties! Between the holiday office party, meeting up with old friends, happy hours and New Year's bashes … in other words, it’s prime drinking season. Unfortunately, all of those extra cocktails can add up in the calorie count—just one regular margarita contains 455 calories! That’s why it’s so important to opt for low calorie alcoholic drinks whenever possible. To help you save some calories, here's our list of the TOP 6 drinks you can enjoy to get your BUZZ ON while keeping those extra POUNDS OFF! Low-Calorie Coconut Margarita (80 calories) Pour coconut tequila over ice in a rocks glass, add a splash of coconut water, and squeeze a lime wedge over top. Vodka Gimlet (60 calories) 2 oz light vodka juice of…
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22Oct 2015 by owner
Is it BETTER to Drink Daily or Weekends only?

Is it BETTER to Drink Daily or Weekends only?

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Is it better to DRINK DAILY but in moderation, or to abstain during the week + DO IT UP on the WEEKENDS? ALL JOKES ASIDE, we decided to look at the SCIENCE...   WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU ONLY BINGE DRINK ON THE WEEKENDS? Since alcohol acts as a DEPRESSANT, drinking a substantial amount in a relatively short time period can lead to alcohol poisoning, coma, or even death. When more alcohol is consumed at one time than the body can metabolize, the excess of alcohol builds up in the bloodstream, eventually causing suppression of vital functions like breathing and heart rate. BINGE DRINKING (i.e. pounding four drinks if you’re a girl and five if you’re a guy in under two hours) boosts your risk for liver disease, which in turn damages other organs in…
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14Oct 2015 by owner
See Which Alcoholic Drinks Have the Least (+ Most) Carbs

See Which Alcoholic Drinks Have the Least (+ Most) Carbs

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When we think of carb heaven, we picture flaky croissants, decadent cupcakes, artisan breads, and perfectly al dente pasta. Alcohol doesn’t even make it onto our radar. And that makes sense when you’re talking about hard alcohol, which is carb free. (Don't forget to check the nutrition labels of the mixers and liqueurs you use. They can be packed with carbohydrates.) Beer, wine, cider, and malt beverages, however, really vary when it comes to carb content. We did some investigating and put together the handy graphic below. It’s helpful to know that the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends we limit our intake of carbohydrates to about 225 grams per day, which means a single glass of hard cider or a malt beverage is nearly 10 percent of your daily value.…
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