Remember all calories count! Since there is no nutritional label on your alcoholic beverage you might not think about the calories you are ingesting. These calories can add up over time even if you are only having a couple of beers or glasses of wine each week.
Wine (6oz glass) = 120 calories
Light beer (12 oz) = 100 calories
Regular beer (12 oz) = 150 calories
Wine cooler (12 oz) = 225 calories
Liquor, 80 proof (1.5 oz) = 100 calories
If you are having a mixed drink you also need to calculate what you’re combining your alcohol with.
Small pina colada (5 oz) = 245 calories
Margarita = 157 calories
Long island iced tea = 230 calories
These are estimates since every bartender mixes drinks a little different and portion sizes may vary. Remember alcohol does have some heart healthy benefits but in moderation: women one glass per day, men no more than two glasses per day. Cheers!!
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