"healthy" Alchoholic drinks

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  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
    Lessee... wine... from grapes... beer... from wheat... vodka... wheat... rum... cane... so it's just vegetables, right? :drinker:
  • WelshMaid
    WelshMaid Posts: 52
    Lessee... wine... from grapes... beer... from wheat... vodka... wheat... rum... cane... so it's just vegetables, right? :drinker:

    and they do say 5 a day is good for you
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    If you're drinking enough to feel anything off of it you're going way over the point where it will matter.
  • JeSuisPrest
    JeSuisPrest Posts: 2,005 Member
    Anything with coke or any kind of soda in it is not healthy. Have you looked at the ingredients in a soda? Mix with sparkling water instead.
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    If you're drinking enough to feel anything off of it you're going way over the point where it will matter.

    Whaaat? You've never had one beer on an empty stomach?!
  • maluso61
    maluso61 Posts: 6
    One Vodka a day for me. 55 calories and keeps me healthy!
  • JeSuisPrest
    JeSuisPrest Posts: 2,005 Member
    Kind of an oxymoron. Either don't drink or drink and not worry about it.

    Totally disagree. Everything in moderation.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    I'm not aware of any alcoholic drinks that have any nutrients at all, unless maybe there is some fruit juice any it. I guess if it has fruit juice then it's a little healthier.
  • itstimetoeat
    itstimetoeat Posts: 63 Member
    I actually had vodka/soda water/lime drink on Friday. I'd say it is a good choice when going out if you still wanna go out and not do too much damage.

    I believe this thread is more of suggestions about what would be the less damaging to dieting or keeping fit. We all know that there is no such thing as a "Healthy" alcoholic drink but for MFP, it's really "What should I drink when I go out to lessen the diet damage?" and to some it may be viewed as "Heatlhy" although we all know there's no such thing.
  • slay0r
    slay0r Posts: 669 Member
    I actually had vodka/soda water/lime drink on Friday. I'd say it is a good choice when going out if you still wanna go out and not do too much damage.

    I believe this thread is more of suggestions about what would be the less damaging to dieting or keeping fit. We all know that there is no such thing as a "Healthy" alcoholic drink but for MFP, it's really "What should I drink when I go out to lessen the diet damage?" and to some it may be viewed as "Heatlhy" although we all know there's no such thing.

    Yeah sorry that's what I meant. Not healthy just not as bad for you in terms of calories and sugars etc. I mostly just drink rum and diet coke i seem to enjoy it most hah. Shots of tequila aren't bad either!
  • kbeckley11
    kbeckley11 Posts: 203 Member
    healthy and alcohol is an oxymoron, sorry. If you want to know the lowest calorie count then stick to vodka and tonic, its almost zero calories.

    Vodka has upwards of 55 calories in 1 oz. Most places would make a vodka tonic with 1.25 to 1.5 ounces of vodka. And tonic has about 10 calories or so in an ounce. So, you're looking at at least 100 calories in one drink.
  • stackhsc
    stackhsc Posts: 439 Member
    scotch with a splash of water
    Cointreau on ice
    light beer
    any hard liquor with zero cal mix

    all low cal options, in moderation and skipping the munchies that come with it lol
  • MizTerry
    MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
    Red wine has lower calories.

    My cabernet is pretty reasonable at 120 calories for 5 ounces.
  • Dawnhasajeep
    Dawnhasajeep Posts: 180 Member
    I have found if you do not mix hard alcohol with soda and juiced you can cut a lot of empty calories out.
  • sally_jeffswife
    sally_jeffswife Posts: 766 Member
    Merlot or Cabernet is pretty low calorie-I prefer wine over drinks but here are a few mixed drink options-Apple Martini, Mojito, Rum and Diet Coke,Tequila and Lime Juice
  • stephgas
    stephgas Posts: 159 Member
    first, i saw someone mention vodka and red bull. mixing any alcohol with energy drinks is a recipe for disaster. even drinking red bull or other energy drinks straight WHILE out drinking - like having an alcoholic drink, then a red bull - is very dangerous. i can go into the scientific-y parts of it and bore everyone who is not me...

    also, if you're taking any supplements (pre/post workout supps, shakes, especially those with creatine) you should abstain from drinking any alcohol. supplements have to be processed through the liver, and creatine definitely taxes the liver. if you then drink alcohol, the liver is busy working on the supps and creatine - and the alcohol basically just hits your bloodstream like woah. i've seen this happen, and it's frightening.

    finally, alcohol has no nutritional value (i know many people tout the benefits of red wine, and i don't disagree with the benefits, but they are benefits that can be obtained elsewhere - not only from red wine). i understand the idea of relaxing and socializing with friends and enjoying a drink, but it's not necessary to have fun or interact with people. in all honesty, if you're going to go out and have a drink, i say drink what you enjoy and hang your diet/macros/whatever - just do it in moderation. have a beer or two, have a vodka and soda or two, have a rum and coke or two - and leave it at that. alternate an alcoholic drink and water so you stretch them out and still always have a drink in your hand. if you can't go out and just have a drink or two, then you probably shouldn't have that first drink IMHO.
  • MrsC160
    MrsC160 Posts: 85 Member
    I find as long as I have a glass in my hand people are happy. They don't need to know its just diet soda or water. I alternate between water and a drink (normally vanilla vodka n diet coke). Everyone is happy, I don't over do it, and I feel great the next day.
  • suzamos
    suzamos Posts: 1
    summer light beer comes in at 95 cals per beer and is nice to drink
  • sblake204
    sblake204 Posts: 458 Member
    Red wines
    White wines
    Hard liquor
    Stay away from mixed drinks as often as possible
    If u must have a chaser use water, diet tonic, squeezed lime/lemons or diet soda/pop.
  • Ashiieepuff
    Ashiieepuff Posts: 90
    An Amstel lite/miller lite averages at 96 calories a bottle. Not too bad!
  • WickedGarden
    WickedGarden Posts: 944 Member
    surprised nobody mentioned Bloody Mary...you're getting your veggies too!

    You can order Mary's with other liquors to suit your taste: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Mary_(cocktail)

    too many to list but examples are, Bloody Ninja=tomato juice and sake, Bloody Molly=tomato juice and Irish Whiskey.

    i know the sodium content may put you over, but eh, if you can fit it in your daily minimums, why not?
  • sblake204
    sblake204 Posts: 458 Member
    surprised nobody mentioned Bloody Mary...you're getting your veggies too!

    You can order Mary's with other liquors to suit your taste: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Mary_(cocktail)

    too many to list but examples are, Bloody Ninja=tomato juice and sake, Bloody Molly=tomato juice and Irish Whiskey.

    i know the sodium content may put you over, but eh, if you can fit it in your daily minimums, why not?

    U can make em w low sodium V8
  • SacrificeSufferSalvation
    SacrificeSufferSalvation Posts: 21 Member
    Just have your favorite liquor on the rocks or with a splash of water with it. My mouth is watering thinking about it.
  • WickedGarden
    WickedGarden Posts: 944 Member
    surprised nobody mentioned Bloody Mary...you're getting your veggies too!

    You can order Mary's with other liquors to suit your taste: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Mary_(cocktail)

    too many to list but examples are, Bloody Ninja=tomato juice and sake, Bloody Molly=tomato juice and Irish Whiskey.

    i know the sodium content may put you over, but eh, if you can fit it in your daily minimums, why not?

    U can make em w low sodium V8

    that's what I do at home, and minus the alcohol. I just like the taste of V8 with some chili powder and worcestershire sauce.
  • TheFitHooker
    TheFitHooker Posts: 3,357 Member
    Oh lord if I am drinking I am not worried about my calories that day lol.

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